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18 inch vs 19 inch rear wheel

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bigborecharlie:
just bought a 2004 kx 500 and was wondering why some have 18 inch rear rims and mine has a 19?

Rd:
Some guys lace up a 18" rear for better tire selection (wider) and it also has more sidewall to make it less prone to  flats and or wheel damage on the trails. You may give up some cornering feel. Most MX bikes have a 19 rear and general offroad bikes have a 18 rear. I wish I had a 18 rear for my KX. Congrats on your new ride, post a pic.

bigborecharlie:
thanks rd' i live in las vegas and do a lot of desert riding' maybe i should consider getting a 18 inch wheel if i can get one at a decent price.

alward25:
Warp 9 has about the best deal out there. $399 for a complete rear wheel laced with bearings, sprocket, rotor and a variety of colors to choose from.
Welcome to the K5 club! Next small purchase is a new toothbrush to clean out the bugs from your teeth from smiling while hauling ass :-D!

Polar-Bus:

--- Quote from: bigborecharlie on March 10, 2010, 02:45:51 PM ---just bought a 2004 kx 500 and was wondering why some have 18 inch rear rims and mine has a 19?

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Many riders also prefer the way an 18" combo "reacts" to rocky technical terrain. 18's have a larger aspect ratio than a 19" so they "flow" over rocks and blunt objects better.

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