Just got Pure Sports Realtors

[esterelbanshee]

Just scored some 22" Realtors. Will these tires hurt or stress my stock Banshee in any way? They only cost me $100 new so i couldn't say no.

[Firemann32]

I've been looking for another pair, where did you find them?

[esterelbanshee]

I got really lucky and found them on a local online classified website. The guy had never gotten around to mounting them before he sold his machine. Wish I could be more help

[firebanshee]

Just scored some 22" Realtors. Will these tires hurt or stress my stock Banshee in any way? They only cost me $100 new so i couldn't say no.

Just make sure you gear for the 22s if you haven't already.

[esterelbanshee]

I'm only going to use them for very muddy days so I won't bother regearing.

[VictorK]

I didn't like the realtors for agressive riding only for leisure fun riding they make you slide out easy and are heavy tires that bite way less than holeshots IMO

[bansheesandrider]

I'm only going to use them for very muddy days so I won't bother regearing.

Depending on what the mud is like you may HAVE to regear for them. They are a big heavy tire and will suck all the power out of your bike in mud. Anytime you are building a mud machine, you need lots of power, and taller tires rob power. You need to find the gearing chart, on a truck website, that shows what gears you need for running bigger tires. Plug in your numbers, get the new ratio, and hopefully you can just change the front sprocket to get there. Good Luck.

[esterelbanshee]

I plan on using them in spring (now) and next winter only. Holeshots or Razr wont let you get thru our trails in springtime. I know the gearing will basically suck but its that or stay home until it dries up a bit. (ya right) These tires are gonna rock in the snow. I tried some 4snow but wasn't impressed. I wanted more of a paddle tire so I could dig.

I could care less if Holeshots or Razrs launch better on dirt because I ride muddy trails and huge sandpits. I ONLY PAID $100 FOR THEM NEW. I went and got some polished Douglas rims and it all looks fukin gnarly. Gonna rip it tomorrow for at least 2 tanks worth and enjoy some sun n fun.

[firebanshee]

I plan on using them in spring (now) and next winter only. Holeshots or Razr wont let you get thru our trails in springtime. I know the gearing will basically suck but its that or stay home until it dries up a bit. (ya right) These tires are gonna rock in the snow. I tried some 4snow but wasn't impressed. I wanted more of a paddle tire so I could dig.

I could care less if Holeshots or Razrs launch better on dirt because I ride muddy trails and huge sandpits. I ONLY PAID $100 FOR THEM NEW. I went and got some polished Douglas rims and it all looks fukin gnarly. Gonna rip it tomorrow for at least 2 tanks worth and enjoy some sun n fun.

 

Sounds like ALOT of fun

[esterelbanshee]

So the whole gearing issue was bugging me last night. I went to my garage to measure the overall height of my 20's and my new 22's. Guess what? the 22's are only 3/4 of an inch taller ! I was expecting a bigger difference than that. I'm not so sure gearing is gonna be a problem. Anyways i'm going out to ride shortly and I'll know for sure soon.

[someone82]

So the whole gearing issue was bugging me last night. I went to my garage to measure the overall height of my 20's and my new 22's. Guess what? the 22's are only 3/4 of an inch taller ! I was expecting a bigger difference than that. I'm not so sure gearing is gonna be a problem. Anyways i'm going out to ride shortly and I'll know for sure soon.

 

It's not the height of the tire that affect the gearing, it's the Circumference of the tire that will affect the gearing. Get a flexiable tape measure, then measure the circumference of your 20 inch tires and then your 22's and you'll see the difference, which will be a few inches most likely.

[bansheesandrider]

It's not the height of the tire that affect the gearing, it's the Circumference of the tire that will affect the gearing. Get a flexiable tape measure, then measure the circumference of your 20 inch tires and then your 22's and you'll see the difference, which will be a few inches most likely.

IF it was a PERFECT circle the circumference is the diameter times pi, with a tire you have to factor in the fact that the lower half of the diameter is less than the upper half because of the flat spot where it meets the ground. I realize that the rollout is the most accurate method and will even be different than measuring the circumference of the tire off the bike. With a 3/4 inch difference, it will probably measure out to around 2 inches difference. But the other factor in all this is that is a much heavier tire to get spinning and therefore a little more gear will also help that out.

[esterelbanshee]

So i got back from a sick ride the other day and here is the verdict: Everyone who said I will need a gearing swap is right.....in theory. I had absolutely no problems at all. These tires took me to places I've never been able to go previously. I managed to climb very steep and long snow hills with ease. Mud, forget about it. These tires rock. Spinning them up in mud was easy. I was able to climb a hill which is usually not accessible to sport atv's at this time of year. I couldn't be happier. The difference in gearing is perceptable however it isn't enough to change the trailability of my machine. I guess it could be argued that I just increased my top speed......in theory.