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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Sharc on January 30, 2004, 09:23:32 AM

Title: Tires
Post by: Sharc on January 30, 2004, 09:23:32 AM

Think a sweet 140/80x18 IRC M5B tire will fit my '02 K5...?? Or a 130/80...? Weird sizes....

I usually run 120/100 Dunlop 139 AT's but might try the fatboy....

Thanks :lol:

Sharc

Title: Tires
Post by: kawdude on January 30, 2004, 09:25:51 AM

i think someone in this forum runs these.

Title: Tires
Post by: Paul on January 30, 2004, 10:32:14 AM

140/80 = 120/100 and the M5B is one nice rock paddle :grin:

Title: Tires
Post by: ajt on January 30, 2004, 02:36:17 PM

I think Paul is on the money$, but make sure you have heavy duty tubes and at least 14psi as the M5B has very soft side-walls.

Title: Tires
Post by: Paul on January 30, 2004, 03:55:39 PM

True, If you're looking for a rock paddle that will last get the 120/80X18 Maxxis MaxxCross I/T. Heavy sidewalls, the type you can run 10 psi in and not worry at all :wink:

Title: Tires
Post by: Sharc on February 02, 2004, 05:12:35 AM

Great...thanks for the info. I've had a flat M5B before and they do just turn to mush. Think I'll try the Maxxis.

Sharc

Title: Tires
Post by: teamgreen500 on February 02, 2004, 05:54:08 PM

I've gotta throw in my .02 here.

Kenda 120/90-19...an absolute MEAT HOOK! $45(or so) + $10 shipping...Cha Ching! Chaparral and Rocky Mt (?) should both have 'em. Huge Tire that slings enough crap to allow you to get even with ANYONE! I've even run one at Pismo when I didn't (STILL DON'T!) have a Paddle :P

I gave the 19" size because that's what I've been running in the Rocks of Shasta Dam and French Gulch...Nasty Tire Killin' Terrain that you guys have gotta ride to believe. Ask Mike Smith...No B.S....nasty tire killlllin' terrain!

Also, the IRC VE "32" (The 32 is real important here) is a phenomenal front tire. It's like the old Metzelers in the 80s with the Square knobbies. It just flat-out works EVERYWHERE and Lasts! It gets ya home when flat, also! $32 + Shipping!

Now, why can't you get a good Dunlop "Set" for $100? Hmmmmm?

Hey, I love Dunlops Desert stuff; However, I'm gonna have a chat with Frank Stacy at Kenda, 'cause they've got a heck of a tire that seems capable of Desert Race use. I'll know pretty soon. I'm keeping "Test Notes" on the lap top. I'll keep ya all informed!

Manny

Title: Tires
Post by: mikesmith on February 03, 2004, 06:30:58 AM

I can vouch for that!!!!!

Title: Tires
Post by: sdkx500 on February 03, 2004, 07:53:06 AM

Hey Manny,
Whickh Kenda tire are you referring to.  The millville...the carlsbad?  The numbers are K771 or K772?

Thanks

Title: Tires
Post by: kawdude on February 03, 2004, 10:47:41 AM

Quote from: sdkx500

Hey Manny,
Whickh Kenda tire are you referring to.  The millville...the carlsbad?  The numbers are K771 or K772?

Ditto!!! :D

Seem's like I read another post that stated IRC had an excellent all around tire the wore like iron.  Anyone remember what model that was?  I did search and didn't see it. :?:

Title: Tires
Post by: teamgreen500 on February 03, 2004, 06:07:33 PM

Kenda Carlsbad. $39.97 (120/90x19) + $6 shipping...Cha-Ching...Chaparral.

IRC VE32 (Front)-$35.99 + $6 Shipping...Cha-Ching...Chaparral.

$90 for fresh rubber that'll last a while!

Good Bye Dunlop!

Manny

Title: Tires
Post by: sdkx500 on February 04, 2004, 10:05:59 AM

Manny do you have a huge discount or what?

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=328%207524&gift=False&HSLB=False&mscssid=9C4A51975F4C4DC785814D3CF3637582

120/90 19 Kenda k772 $63.99 from Chaparral-racing.com

Title: Tires
Post by: teamgreen500 on February 04, 2004, 02:14:29 PM

Chaparral add in current mags says otherwise AND that's what I payed. Go check a magazine. Also, remind them about the NEW $6 shipping (Versus $10 of old...).

We're (My '04 Team-mate, Bob Zades) runnig this set up on a Very Healthy Braasch Spec./Pro-Circuit 250...Cha-Ching!

BTW, how many 250s can spin a 120/90-19 like a 500? Hmmmmm?

Manny

Title: Tires
Post by: kawdude on February 04, 2004, 03:08:40 PM

Rocky Mtn has the tire at 43 bucks...