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Supermoto Tires

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yeomans:
Hi all,
I am building a k5 in the 99-2002 kx 250 steel frame.
I just recently got my hands on a set of supermoto wheels for my build.
front is 17''x 3.50'' rear 17''x 4.25''.
What is the best profile tires to be running on this bike ?

kx5rider:
For track use?
I use to run the Michelin slicks that were supermoto specific, those have dried up though. Bridgestone makes a slick that works real well. What size rear rim are you running?

yeomans:
I am actually planing on trying to go street legal and get it plated.
Running a 17''x 4.25'' rim.
Whats good on the street?

Motorrad:

--- Quote from: yeomans on February 11, 2013, 06:31:14 AM ---I am actually planing on trying to go street legal and get it plated.
Running a 17''x 4.25'' rim.
Whats good on the street?

--- End quote ---

Im running

Continental Contiforce SM   (Has to have the SM marking.. as they are the supermoto specific ones)

120/70/17 front   On 3.5" rim

150/60/17 rear    on 4.25" rim


Love em to death... great turn in.. and traction... wouldnt change ...

Some guys try to run bigger on the rear... but 98% chance you will have chain rub problems.

yeomans:
I've been hearing that about chain rubbing.
Sharp looking bike, I like your tank with 99-02 shrouds.

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