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franciscoluis
05-14-2003, 10:57 AM
whats for???
what is the diference between big and small tires on mx? (rear and front)
Thanks.
MxDale71
05-14-2003, 01:05 PM
Better accelaration, better cornering, and better in the rough stuff.
RuffRyder400ex
05-14-2003, 01:17 PM
Originally posted by MxDale71
Better accelaration, better cornering, and better in the rough stuff.
yup
seven
05-14-2003, 01:24 PM
And they look cool to!:D
05-14-2003, 01:49 PM
The quads handling increases by 150%
Nausty
05-14-2003, 01:50 PM
I dunno about better in the rough stuff but definitely helps w/ the handling. You should pry run bead locks though if you have 18" tires on 9" rims. I dunno if they stay on the bead w/ 8" rims.
400EXrider#91
05-14-2003, 01:55 PM
i just made the change and it 100% better
Ryan
05-14-2003, 02:07 PM
Originally posted by Nausty
I dunno about better in the rough stuff but definitely helps w/ the handling. You should pry run bead locks though if you have 18" tires on 9" rims. I dunno if they stay on the bead w/ 8" rims.

I don't think its necessary for the beadlocks. I have a 22" tire on an 8" rim and it seems to be working well.
Nausty
05-14-2003, 02:22 PM
lol, sorry if I didn't word it right but I meant 18" tire on 8" rim.
MxDale71
05-14-2003, 02:39 PM
Bigger tires tend to bounce, or whatever, through the breakin bumps. Thats what I meant by smaller being better in the rough stuff.
300EX_HMF
05-14-2003, 02:56 PM
so acceleration would be best for MX right??
franciscoluis
05-15-2003, 05:10 AM
Thank you all!!


and what size i have to put in front and rear???

Because im gonna start racing MX and i want to have the right size, now i have 22 rear and 23 front.

Thanks for your replys!


And sorry for the bad grammar, but im not good to write in english

:confused:

Francisco.
slates74
05-15-2003, 05:58 AM
20" front/18" rear
Derek
05-15-2003, 06:24 AM
19 inch fronts and 18 inch rears.

And in MX you need to get more acceleration rather then top speed. I dont know about most of you guys tracks but all tracks around here youll never get up to your top speed.
400exBro
05-15-2003, 10:54 AM
lower center of gravity too...
i am getting some turf tamers and groved radials... i hope this set up works well in sand and lose stuff...

ya hardly any tracks i am able to wind it out in 5th, most of them are turny, and get real rough...
Derek
05-15-2003, 01:03 PM
Originally posted by 400exBro
lower center of gravity too...
i am getting some turf tamers and groved radials... i hope this set up works well in sand and lose stuff...

ya hardly any tracks i am able to wind it out in 5th, most of them are turny, and get real rough...

groved radials will NOT be a good tire choice for lose stuff.
400exBro
05-15-2003, 01:54 PM
not even lose dirt--- which will eventualy turn into hard packed...

i will give em a shoot, if they don't work to well i well get holeshot fronts or maxxis... a lot of people here run them and say they work awsome, so i guess they must work
MxDale71
05-15-2003, 01:57 PM
Grooved radials work good on hard packed dirt and last a long time, but the second you get into some deep loose dirt or in a muddy corner, you'll feel that front end sliding when you try to turn. I would recommend Holeshot MX's or Razr MX's for the fronts if you have sandy or loose dirt tracks around your area.
400EXrider#91
05-15-2003, 02:07 PM
i like my kenda klaws...the seam to do very well well around here
Derek
05-15-2003, 02:09 PM
Originally posted by MxDale71
Grooved radials work good on hard packed dirt and last a long time, but the second you get into some deep loose dirt or in a muddy corner, you'll feel that front end sliding when you try to turn. I would recommend Holeshot MX's or Razr MX's for the fronts if you have sandy or loose dirt tracks around your area.
Ryan
05-15-2003, 02:32 PM
Originally posted by MxDale71
I would recommend Holeshot MX's or Razr MX's for the fronts if you have sandy or loose dirt tracks around your area.

I have been hearing alot about the Holeshot Mx's tread wearing off extremley quick compared to the other MX tires out there. I would go for the Razr's, JMO.
MxDale71
05-15-2003, 03:29 PM
Holeshot MX's do wear out quickly, but it's not like you go out for 3 races and need new tires. But ya, if buying tires every 3 (+/-) months is a problem for you, you should look into a harder compound tire, like the Razr Mx's or Kenda's, or if the track is usually hard packed, go for the Radials... they'll last for a LONG time.

Also, don't buy tires for dealerships. They usually charge you out the booty hole for tires... check out Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. They have awesome prices and really good customer service.
Cody_300ex
05-17-2003, 09:06 AM
i got fast trekkers in the front and and holeshot xc's in th back and i think it's an awesome combonation. But around here it get really muddy a lot and quick. So when the holeshot wear out im gettin the the 18 in. fast trekker rears mounted on ITP c-series rims from Rocky Mount. ATV.
MxDale71
05-17-2003, 01:17 PM
Fast Trekkers are pretty good but if you trail ride, just becareful cause the knobs on those tires are very widely spaced and puncture very easy. Although, Turf Tamers will puncture VERY easily too. If you think that may be a problem, the Razr's or Holeshots would probably be your best bet. If you just ride on the tracks all the time, then whether or not the tires are puncture resistant shouldn't matter any.