Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
A tire recomendation from a friend....
azdirtrider75:
If you have a 18 inch rear wheel, I'd recommend the Michelin Baja. 140-80-18
They're a bit more expensive but will last twice as long as others (my experience on a 2003 WR450)
TheGDog:
The IRC M5B is BAD-ASS! for typical SoCal desert conditions. However... those parts of the trail where the dirt is hard or blue-groove-ish with a thin dusting of loose dirt on top... take it EASY in those places both on gas and rear-break... it'll wanna break loose quite easily. It is a soft-terrain tire after all.
When I bought this K5 is had a 110 width Maxxis IT Desert rear. (What the..?)
I found a used M5B on Craigslist for like $40 bucks. Wow... what a difference in hookup and climbing! Especially when you jump down into a sand-wash WooHoooo..!!
Polar-Bus:
Maxxis IT's
Awesome traction.
Awesome longevity.
Cheap. (respectively to Dunlaps and Bridgestoneds )
azdirtrider75:
--- Quote from: Polar-Bus on March 20, 2009, 12:50:02 PM ---Maxxis IT's
Awesome traction.
Awesome longevity.
Cheap. (respectively to Dunlaps and Bridgestoneds )
--- End quote ---
I'll second the Maxxis IT, but only for the rear. I love the Desert IT, but will only use the SI for the front. In fact I just ordered new front and rear, they should be showing up any time. Can't wait to get them on and go for a ride.
martinfan30:
The 952 is holding up very well. I just hope it continues after I get my jug back and install all the power mods...lol
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