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what size paddle tire?
medic500:
Hey guys I will be going to glamis with the new k5 and was woundering what size paddle tire to go with, 8 or 10 cup? Iam 280lbs, maybe the 8 cup to get it spining? thanks for your input :-D
Danger4u2:
I run this tire 110/90-19 10 paddles.
http://www.amstires.com/productDetails.jsp?product_group_id=1922&category_id=1184
With riding gear about 265lb.
Front http://www.amstires.com/productDetails.jsp?product_group_id=1921&category_id=1184
alan:
You may want to do a search on this topic. This just one of the many threads we have had on paddle tires.
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,211.0.html
Also there is a thread on how to ride with a paddle tire.........
Alan :-D :-D
GDubb:
Danger is right... 10 cups. Others will tell you that just because they run an 8 cup that you should too... not the case. YES an 8 cup will work and get you around in the sand, but this is how it works... An 8 cup is for a 250, Why you ask? Because a 10+ cup can be too much traction and will bog a 250 and make it have to work too hard. Why NOT an 8 cup on the 500 you ask? Because the 500 makes more than enough power to handle the traction a 10 or even a 12 cup provides without bogging or over working the bike. An 8 cup on the 500 = less traction = excess wheel spin which in turn = constant higher revving = higher engine temps = more wear and tear not to mention wasted fuel and power.
Danger4u2:
GDubb said it all. A+++++
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