went out riding in the sand the other day on my bauld front tire and couldnt steer for crap just wondering what is the best tire that will give me more controll

thanks

 

I have always had good luck with the Kenda Max A/T. It has tall, rectangular lugs that really bite good in the sand and dirt. That's what's going on my 200X play bike when I get back to the States. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

they dont make them in a 12" wheel

 

A 12" wheel? You are talking about your Tri-Z, right? They came with an 11" wheel, and I've never seen a 12" for a three wheeler before, regardless of manufacturer.

 

says in my book 23x8x12


This is what rocky mountain atv has 4 it.
Front Tire Rear Tire Chain Front Sprocket Rear Sprocket Battery Spark Plug Oil Filter
25x8x12 22x11x8 520x98 13 Tooth 44 Tooth None B8ES N/A

 

I think the book is wrong. It's easy to have a typo. Like I said, I've never seen a 12" rim. To be sure, go read the sidewall of the tire. The size should be written on it.

 

I just looked in the Dennis Kirk book and is say 25x8x12 for the 1985 TRI-Z and 23x8x12 for the 1986 TRI-Z.


Heres a link to a 25x8x12 tire that looks like it could be used on a TRI-Z and look like it belongs on it.
Maxxis C9207 Pro XGT Tire

Reinforced deep ***** with angled lateral ***** for precise straight-line steering and awesome cornering under any conditions
Puncture-resistant compound
Tubeless design


Hope this helps you out...never seen a tire that size on a 3-wheeler before(I've never seen many TRI-Zs though)

Jeff

 

I stand corrected. According to Yamaha's own information, the Tri-Z did have a 12" front wheel. I try to learn something new everyday, and that fills today's quota. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]


Edit: I was looking around, and I ran across a radial Holeshot in a 25x8x12 size. You might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.

 

i love my buffed smoothie on my trike. it still turns just fine.


a shaved kenda would work well or the original knobbie.

 

I have been riding the dunes for years. On my 250R I ran the stock tire on front for a long time. But it will throw some sand up on ya. If you are only riding sand, stick to a smotthie with a center ridge. They don't throw any sand and have great control. check out the Link