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Old Nov 10, 2001 | 11:06 AM
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i know someone in here has GBC Gators So i have a couple of questions. One when you are riding on pavement is it really bumpy? whats the size you got? if it was bumpy on pavement is it bumpy is the grass and in trails? thank you for any info!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2001 | 11:23 PM
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I'm the one with the Gators. I got the 22X10X9 size (same as stock). I went with those because they were around 4 pounds lighter than the 22X11X9's. I was quite pleased with the size of them when I got them installed. They are plenty wide and are fairly flat in profile. They are almost identical in height as the stockers so they don't up the gearing. They do a great job in mud and sand. They don't ride rough as far as the tread. You don't feel a lot of bumpiness because the lugs overlap the center by several inches. They are very stiff though (6 ply) so they don't ride as soft as stockers, but they also don't roll over on turns or off cambers. I am VERY happy with my choice of these tires. I am also doing some experimenting on changing how my 250EX rides. I have tried several different springs on the rear until I have it riding softer but not bottoming out. Monday I am ordering some springs for the front that should do the same. If I get it all dialed in to my liking, I am thinking of selling a kit that will make it ride significantly better than stock at a fraction of what replacement shocks would cost. If I get enough interest in it that is. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old Nov 11, 2001 | 04:45 PM
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Hey BK this may sound stupid but go sit down on the front of a rancher or some utility quad. There springs are very stiff and give great rides. Sport quads are soft and don't give better rides. You may need a stiffer spring.
 
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