Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
Getting the 500 to hook up
apple:
Got a Dunlop D739 120/100X18. Went on a tire guys recommendation since I don`t know $hit about all the different tires out there. He said it will last on the 500. It`s the only one I`ve had but whatever it`s a bunch better than the old 19. Coming out of a turn hard on the gas is 10 times more controllable too. The 19 felt like it was hopping around a bit. All around more better now.
Uzi9mm:
Why is an 18" rim better? Is it better for track and trails?
Good:
I'm impressed with the Dunlop D756. It works well for the different terrain I ride in, except for sand. It suxorz in sand. That's why they make paddles though right? :wink:
puffy:
--- Quote from: BDI on April 14, 2008, 10:26:41 AM ---Going to an 18" back wheel really helps and is probably one of the best mods you can do to a k5 that gets ridden offroad its right there with a skid plate.
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I not trying to argue but is the 18 lighter or lower the gearing I don't see why a 19 with the same tire wouldn't be just as good please explain. :-D
BDI:
--- Quote from: puffy on April 15, 2008, 05:33:13 AM ---
--- Quote from: BDI on April 14, 2008, 10:26:41 AM ---Going to an 18" back wheel really helps and is probably one of the best mods you can do to a k5 that gets ridden offroad its right there with a skid plate.
--- End quote ---
I not trying to argue but is the 18 lighter or lower the gearing I don't see why a 19 with the same tire wouldn't be just as good please explain. :-D
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The tire for a 19" wheel has the same overall size as a tire for an 18" wheel It does nothing to gearing. Do to the tires being the same size but the rim being smaller you have more sidewall. Having more side wall means a tire can absorb impacts better this gives you a better ride and alot less of a chance of getting a flat. Having more sidewall also means a tire can conform to the ground better and give you more traction thats why rock crawlers use big fat tires with little wheels.
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