setting up for mx possibly.

[dangitsbrandon]

well im already in the process of getting +2 a arms and an extended axle. right now i have new razr tires on stock rims. ive seen mx quads with smaller tires...im looking for pics and tire/rim sizes recommended for all around trail riding and mx.

[billyboy93]

18 inch tires with beadlocks

[matt14c]

18x10x8. Beadlocks are usually ideal but if you dont have to cash get ITP Baja. Its a good trail and decent enough mx tire to get you buy until you could get some beadlocks.

[dangitsbrandon]

perfect. i see the tires are decent priced and you guys are helping out great. so with the +2 a arms and extended axle plus the 18" rims/tires that would be a good start?

[billyboy93]

yeah

[hypersnyper6947]

Get some itp mxr6 in 19" for the rear and some 20s or 21s for the front, that way you can ride trails or mx and have a nice small tire but also have a bit more ground clearence. My quad is set up for MX but i ride mostly trails and it works out great for me with the 18s. But 19s sound pretty good to me, if i were buying new tires thats prob what i would get.

[dangitsbrandon]

i found some stock yfz450 rims and tires. the whole set for a good price. those rims the same bolt pattern as the 400ex or not?

[Pipeless416]

yamaha rims do not match honda rims. no sense in getting stock yfz tires.. i believe they're the same size as stock ex tires. rims are basically the same except the bolt pattern as well.

[dangitsbrandon]

well this set the rears are 19x10-9 and the front is 21x7-10

[hypersnyper6947]

^^^^
Those are not stock YFZ tires then, but the rims wont work b/c of bolt pattern. Find out what kind of tires they are.

[dangitsbrandon]

theyre holeshots. the guy said they were stock and i know there not. im on a budget right now and the rims/tires are gonna be the last part for my setup.

[dangitsbrandon]

what rim sizes can i use for the 18x10-9 rear tires and 20x6-10 front? can i use stock rims or ?

[matt14c]

The tires would be fine but the rims need to match the bolt pattern on the hubs. You need to find some wheels from a 450r, 250r, 400ex or even 300ex. Not sure what the bolt pattern is but it will be like 4-110 or something like that. Its like car wheels you cant put escalade wheels on a explorer.

[dangitsbrandon]

yeah i know im actually looking for some rims right now. i have my stock rims mounted with new razrs. ill either sell the set or keep as a spare. thats why im searching for stock rims now. those things arent cheap!

[matt14c]

Stock wheels actually cost more than aftermarket. Go with ITP or Douglass. You will want to smaller wheels than stock because the 18x8 tires help a ton in the corners and starts. You wouldnt almost believe the difference between those and a 9 inch wheel with the 20" tires.

[dangitsbrandon]

wait...18x10-9 is the tire size i want. so a 8 inch rim will work on that? or both a 8 or 9. i know im asking a buttload of questions but i wanna get this stuff down packed so i wont overload the forum with threads again :)

[honda400ex2003]

hondas are 4/110 back and 4/144 front. i like my douglas .190s and my quadroks. the rocks are as thick as the stock ones but should be used with aftermarket lugs. The .190s are nice but I have dented one alittle but bent it back and it is good to go again. I would run a .125 for mx since they are light but I'm not sure if they hold real well since I have no experience, The 19" for the back would be a good choice and a 21" for the front 7' wide. I had 22x8 razrs and they are wide on a 5" rim. the 7" I have now are a nice width. They dig better. The width of machine will help alot and get some decent shocks so lands dont bottom you as easy. Otherwise not much else, I didnt remember what mods you have or if you have any listed while I typing os an exhaust and filter would be a good place to start there and go with a 416 11 or 12:1 comp if you can afford race gas with the 12:1. Otherwise good luck with the mx and check out other stuff done to machines in the pics sections to find out some more good ideas for mx. Steve

[dangitsbrandon]

well currently the suspension is all stock and has a stage 2 jet kit along with a stock shorty muffler (which sounds awesome for $40), uni filter with air lid removed, and a revbox. my whole thing is not all mx. i ride trails more than anything right now and im looking into getting into mx soon. i just wanna prep it for both things ya know. im rebuilding the engine and throwing a hotcams stage 2 cam in it and a new clutch, and im replacing the rear carrier because its shot. oh yeah and im getting a new chain and sprocket set too. my stock is 14/38. any recommendations for mx and trails....my main thing right now is rims and tires. so what exact rim size can i use for the 18x10-9 rear tires and 20x6-10 front?

i have some like new tamers.18x10x8 65 + shipping.