I need to replace my rear tire.
My question is probably dumb but here it goes: what other size will mount and what would be the advantage(s)?
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I assume a widder one would give me a bit more traction right?
thanks
Wilf
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That's what I have and after a little over 1 year on the stock tire(about 2000 miles), it is about worn more than 1/2. So I guess my riding area is not too abrasive on tires (well I WAS riding a stock bike, now I have a FMF wood pipeWhat do you have now? Stock? Dumblop 739 100/100-18?
I never changed the front suspension on my KDX. Stock forks/ stock springs. The bike was night and day different getting away from that Dunlop 739 front tire. Once the edges were broken on the 739 (about 3 rides) it felt exactly as you describe. I changed to a 80/100-21 Maxxis SI front and the bike stuck like glue. What I really like about the SI is that even after it wears, it stay predictable. I think you'll see a great benefit changing your stock 739 front tire to almost anything else.scheckaet wrote:...The front is still like brand new so i probably won't change it for a while (unless i win the lottery!)...
...My main issue is in turns, it feels like the bike wants to slide away from me, especially the front....
Would a different front make a huge difference? Do I need a widder or skinnier one? Or do I simply need a different tread with softer or less nobbies?
The 500 is a place run by the city of Stillwater it has a 25 dollar annual membership. It is a great place to ride. It covers about 580 acres and has a main blue loop that is about 8-9 miles long. It is wide and fast with bermed out corners and lots of whoops. Then there are red tails that are bike only that branch off the blue and run all over the property. The red are much tighter and more technical and are my favorite to ride. It really is a fun place to ride and I'm sure that if you come out once you will be back. I’ll be out there Saturday. I’d be glad to show you around some time just let me know.scheckaet wrote:
What kind of trails do you have in Stillwater? wood/grass with hills?)
scheckaet wrote:My main issue is in turns, it feels like the bike wants to slide away from me, especially the front.What do you have now? Stock? Dumblop 739 100/100-18?