Rocco Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) I have searched through the board and I have yet to come up with a definitive answer on this question. I do about 90% trail riding and I was wondering what wheel and tire size I should go with for both the front and rear. I am looking to have some decent clearance as rocks and stumps and such do come across my path, but at the same time I want something aggressive that I can slide out and provide the performance that I need. Im most likely going with some holeshot xc's or maxxis razr2's. I could really use the help here as I don Edited May 11, 2008 by Rocco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcardracing Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I would say some 20x11x10 in the rears and 21x7x10 in the front. The 20 rears are a good all around use size and the 10 inch rims will give you a little less sidewall flex than the stock 9's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster_energy06 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 22x7x10, 20x11x9 if u get holeshots get some the gncc "21"x11x9 bigger fronts helps alot with stumps and all that stuff i find, or u could go 23x7x10 22x11x9 and gear for the 22s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberneck Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 If you are concerned with rocks and stumps, get the 22 inch rears and the 23 fronts. I run 22-11-9 razr2's rear and 23-7-10 fronts. My buddies run same size but holeshots. The extra clearance is nice. a lot of guys are going to tell you not to because they are heavy, and that is true, but i will give a little up for the clearance. It just works where we ride. I would also drop a tooth on front sprocket if you step up to the 22s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster_energy06 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) If you are concerned with rocks and stumps, get the 22 inch rears and the 23 fronts. I run 22-11-9 razr2's rear and 23-7-10 fronts. My buddies run same size but holeshots. The extra clearance is nice. a lot of guys are going to tell you not to because they are heavy, and that is true, but i will give a little up for the clearance. It just works where we ride. I would also drop a tooth on front sprocket if you step up to the 22s. x2 for the clearance, but i have a set 22x12x9 pur sport dominator's for my shee and i dont find them that bad to ride compared to 20's with the same gearing .. Edited May 11, 2008 by monster_energy06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks for the responses guys, all are very helpful. Im not sure which direction I am going to take this, but I will be ordering this week. I had another question about offset, do you guys run a different offset to get the tires out a little wider and make the bike more stable? Or is this overkill in trails where this can pose problems with fitting between trees and such. Thanks Rocco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Wheels Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I'm still running stock size tires and gearing on my shee but I have 21x7x10's and 22x11x10's (hole shots) on my 88 LT-250r and the ground clearance is nice. I'm still running stock gearing on that to but I have the power to turn them and its nice to not have to shift all the time and a nice long wind up threw the gears instead of quick shifts. I mostly trail ride myself. Hope that helps a little bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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