Raptor 350

[raptor35086]

I probably sound stupid. But what wheel and tire size would you guys reccomend for my 350? ohh yeaa....me and my dad have been fighting over it...i want black rims and he wants chrome....what do you guys think? haha

[ECATV Raptor]

Front 21's back 19's. IMO. What kind of riding do you do? Definitley black rims.

[Tater049]

Of course black rims. 22's in the front 20's in the back. And maybe some holeshot hd's best tire made. But, im sorry the black just looks hotter.

[ECATV Raptor]

Go with GNCC's. There lighter then HD's, very durable, clean out good, great handeling. And are great on the track too.

[Tater049]

actually i found the gncc's to be not so durable. I had them for about 2 months and they just wore really fast, and they didnt handle as good as the hd's. It all depends on what kind of riding styles you do. If you do just mx, for the gncc's. If your just trail and messing around, go for the hd's, and if your just messing around go for the mxr6's. all awesome tires.

[ECATV Raptor]

I had the HD's and I just found them to be way to heavy and get mud held up in em. I got 1 flat in my GNCC's and thas because i ran over a glass bottle (damn drunks through a beer bottle in my field). just my experience. And yeah i'd say 20's on the back.

[raptor35086]

i do mostly trail riding all the time....but im going to do some harescrambles this year

[ECATV Raptor]

Def GNCC's. There made for that type of riding.

[raptor35086]

What size wheels should i get though?


Also on ebay it says a lowering kit is for trail riding? isnt it for TT?

[Tater049]

the gncc is supposed to be meant for mostly racing mx and what not hence the gncc. The hd's are for specifically trail riding. If you do get the hd's they are more durable and voted the best trail tires. go with 22 up front and 20's in the back.

[Tater049]

yea but the hd's are more durable, and handle better in the toughest conditions

[ECATV Raptor]

Rim sizes, 9 rear, 10 front

[raptor35086]

thanks guys! alot of help!


but what about the lowering kit? just for TT or is really for trail riding?

[ECATV Raptor]

Nah dont get the lowering kit. The 350 doesnt sit that high.

[madsteam]

Since u guys are talking bout tire sizes. I was wondering if anybody knows if i would have to change front or back sprockets? If so what size or how many teeth? I want to put some 18x10x8 in the back. Its a raptor 350 thanks for any help. I just like the look of smaller wheels in the back:)