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Old May 9, 2017 | 06:26 PM
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When putting on larger Mud Tyres on an ATV what changes should be made to the rear sprocket? More or less teeth?
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 02:15 AM
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Bigger tyres mean higher gearing, so you need a rear sprocket with more teeth to lower it again. Try the bike with just the new tyres first, they don't seem to make much difference as a rule.
 
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