|
Title: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: UncleRico on February 26, 2006, 12:23:18 PM I'm thinking of switching tires on my 450r.
Besides lowering the center of gravity, is there any other benefit from switching to 18" from 20" in the rear? I was looking at the Holeshot MXR6 from ITP. Does anyone have an opinion on these tires? Thanks Uncle Rico Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: tony pitts on February 26, 2006, 12:26:35 PM what are you looking for mx or trail
Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: 2006YFZ450 on February 26, 2006, 12:40:54 PM It will be easier for the motor to turn 18's than 20's. You'll get better traction. Better acelleration. If you have aftermarket shocks & a-arms you'll get a better feel of your suspenion. Better cornering if your getting 20's for the front. That's all that I can think of if your going to ride or race MX ;)
Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: klutchbuster400 on February 26, 2006, 05:08:04 PM mxr6???? the sx's?
smaller tires, better acceleration, lower acceleration, and looks nice :D i run mxr4 front and back, 20 front, 18 rear, love it. Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: yamaha350r on February 27, 2006, 10:03:39 PM alot more acceleration with the 18 rears and keep the front size but get the new tires
Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: Honda250ex on March 02, 2006, 06:47:51 PM SMALLER IS BETTER..TRUST ME ;)
Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: Dr.Dirt on March 02, 2006, 06:52:19 PM Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: kfx400rob on March 02, 2006, 06:54:34 PM yea thats all great but if you ride trails then 20s are better.....
and 250ex.... lol rite Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: klutchbuster400 on March 02, 2006, 06:58:26 PM alot more acceleration with the 18 rears and keep the front size but get the new tires yeah, have you ever seen a bike like that?have you ever seen how funky it looks, i have 19 fronts and 18 rear and i gotta say it looks good. bigger in front by like 4 inches looks awky. Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: 53yfz450 on March 02, 2006, 07:01:22 PM you dont wnat 19's in the front. unless your on a blaster. ::)
Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: klutchbuster400 on March 02, 2006, 07:39:03 PM you dont wnat 19's in the front. unless your on a blaster. ::) why not?Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: klutchbuster400 on March 02, 2006, 07:39:44 PM woah nevermind, just checked, i have 20's in the front lol
i feel stupid now :D Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: Dr.Dirt on March 02, 2006, 07:53:43 PM Quote from: klutchbuster400 link=topic=11915.msg162353#msg :R162353 date=1141346384 woah nevermind, just checked, i have 20's in the front lol i feel stupid now :D ROLF! :R Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: arod on March 02, 2006, 08:29:21 PM 18's have a smaller sidewall which improve the turning performance of the quad, less tire roll. same with the front, with sharper turns.
Title: Re: Tires - 18 vs 20 Post by: 2006YFZ450 on March 03, 2006, 03:59:38 PM 18's have a smaller sidewall which improve the turning performance of the quad, less tire roll. same with the front, with sharper turns. You hit the answer right on the head ;) |