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exrider2001red
12-20-2006, 04:11 PM
i was just wondering what you guys think is the best tire out there for a 400ex or sport bike in general i curently have razers but i was wondering how the hole shots work or is there an even better tire out there

trx400EXtreme
12-20-2006, 04:41 PM
if u ask me holeshots are more for racing. if u want to try somthin different ive heard alot of good things about kendas.

bansheemorphine
12-20-2006, 05:22 PM
it all depends what kind of riding you do i run holeshots at the moment for mx but i find they wear really quick i plan on going with some kenda klaws after the holeshots are toast

exrider2001red
12-20-2006, 06:25 PM
oh i forgot to tell you what type of riding i do its mostly trails or wide open dirt roads sand pits a little mud and somtimes a little pavement

hoodie
12-20-2006, 07:01 PM
I do the same type of riding as you and I have the kenda klaws front and rear. they hook up really well. i love them, i would def look into them. i got all 4 for under 200 at rockymountainatv.com.:D

AZ_TRX400EX
12-20-2006, 07:08 PM
I run Holeshot H-D's and they hook up great. It is true they are very soft. Also if you are sliding and hook real sharp be careful because the knobs on the edges will grab and throw your ***** into the handlebars:eek2: Try ATV DIRECT.com for the best prices on tires. They are cheaper than rocky mountain and shipping is free:D

jordan_m6
12-20-2006, 07:20 PM
I love my kenda klaws. I have them on a 10'' rim so they wont get as much tire roll due to less side wall, but still give you clearance for the trails.

exrider2001red
12-20-2006, 07:49 PM
Originally posted by hoodie
I do the same type of riding as you and I have the kenda klaws front and rear. they hook up really well. i love them, i would def look into them. i got all 4 for under 200 at rockymountainatv.com.:D

are they very durable because i need them to at least last the a whole summer and what do they handle good mud gravel sand?

BigFish
12-20-2006, 08:01 PM
Stock 400ex ohtsus are awesome for what you do. The only downside is the price of them new.

#1rmman220
12-20-2006, 08:06 PM
Originally posted by hoodie
I do the same type of riding as you and I have the kenda klaws front and rear. they hook up really well. i love them, i would def look into them. i got all 4 for under 200 at rockymountainatv.com.:D

my friend did the same thing and he loves them

exrider008
12-23-2006, 08:20 AM
Originally posted by #1rmman220
my friend did the same thing and he loves them


yes i do:D


i have had mine for a year now and they show little wear. i would look into the knarlys too. they r a very aggresive tire and r good for trail riding.
which ever one you pick you will be very happy with.

ckasper18
12-23-2006, 08:29 AM
Kenda

CHEVYZ
12-23-2006, 08:32 AM
I have yet to find a tire that outdoes the stock 400EX tires, at least for my riding preferences.

H_W
12-23-2006, 09:08 AM
The only thing I don't like about the stock 400 ex tires is that they don't last very long. I have kenda klaws and I love them. They last longer than stock 400 ex tires and to me they hook up better.

ImplodedMindZ
12-23-2006, 09:11 AM
I used to have razrs in the rear and when i switched to kenda klaws there was a noticable difference of increased traction. W/ my razrs i could powerslide around corners (70% tread left) no problem but w/ the klaws its just grabs and goes, i love em.

hoodie
12-23-2006, 09:34 AM
the stock tires are good but they didnt last long at all for me. i have had the klaws on for a couple of weeks and have already proved to be much better.

exrider49
12-23-2006, 10:21 AM
i love razr mx's...my half bald razr mx's hooked up better then my brand new kenda klaw mx's

underpowered
12-23-2006, 07:31 PM
i love kenda knarly's. great tire all around. wear great, hoop up awesome and they are 6 ply. i have holeshots now and hate them. they are hard and do not wear at all. they suck most places i have found. i like razr's but my favorite is still the kenda's

ride_red666
12-25-2006, 08:38 PM
my stock tires have lasted almost 3 years now and im probs gonna be buying a set of kendas from all this info ive gotten

stalefish_132
12-25-2006, 10:13 PM
i've had a few sets of regular razr's and my next set of tires will be razr2's. my friend has them on his Z and they hook up awesome. they wear pretty good for a ll the rocky/ hard pack that we mostly ride on. razr's are good but once they get down 75% or so they are garbage. from what i've seen holeshot hook up great but wear out way to fast. maxxis makes a very good tire, maybe somone ca nshed some light on the Irazr?

ride_red666 what kind of condtions do you ride in and how often? i wore my stock tires out in less than 2 weeks! in softer terrain they are awesome but any kinda of hard pack they just shred.