I am currently running 20x10-9 on my quad and my other quad has 20x11-9. I am going to purchase new tires and wheels. What would the difference be if I ran 22 inch tires? Would it affect my top end much? Also which are better steel or aluminum wheels? I know that steel is heavier, but how much heavier are they and is that the only difference?

Thanks!

 

22 inch tires will give you a few mph extra on the top end at the expense of low end power. You will also get about 1 inch more ground clearance but also raise the center of gravity thus making the quad more tippy.

You didn't mention what bike you have but if you want to got to a 22 inch tire from a 20 you should drop a tooth or 2 in the front sprocket, this will give you your low grunt back but kill some of the new found top end speed.

As for steel or Aluminium, again we don't know what bike you are talking about, if you have a 400ex for example stick with the stock aluminum wheels, they are nice and strong due to the rolled edge but in general even aftermarket .190 aluminum wheels are very weak compared to steel. The difference in weight is about 1-2 pound per wheel.

 

Sorry about that, it's a 96 300EX.

Well I would like to go with 22's for the added clearance, but I don't want to change the sproket. I just installed new sprockets and a chain. I basically just trail and recreational ride.

 

Is there any problems with running the same diameter in the front and the back. I noticed the 300Ex came stock with 22 inch tires all around and 13, 38 gearing. When I bought mine used it had 22's up front and 20's in back. What is the benefit of this. I also see that the 400EX comes stock with 22's up front and 20's in back.

Thanks again for all the help!

 

For recreation riding 20" is the standard because the lower profile. This give you a stiffer sidewall for precise cornering and lower the center of gravity to also help it corner better. I would venture to say if you ride aggressively stay with the 20s. If you are into slow muddy tight trails go with the 22s. For very agressive riding or Motocross 18s are the ticket.

Personally I like the 18s, I haven't found too many places were the clearance is a problem, if you have a good skidplate you could muscle through just about anything.

 

Thanks.

I really only do recreational and trail riding, a few hills here and there, and open her up when I go out to a dry lake bed. Nothing really aggreassive though. I do come across a lot of ruts though when I am out riding but no mud as of yet. Mud sounds like fun though. Mabey I will just stick with what I have had for the last two years, 22x7-10 up front and 20x10-9 in back since that is what I am used to.