mismatched tires
Mar 16, 2000 | 06:14 PM
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The 300 4x4 was set up with a smaller front tire because it had a different ratio in the front and rear diff. The 450es is set up with the same ratio in the front and rear ends so you should run the same diameter tires on both ends. Since these machines are locked in full time 4wd it could cause you some serious problems. gardner10
Mar 16, 2000 | 08:47 PM
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I agree. About the Vampires. They are OK for serious mudding. However while riding in Telico I rode behind 2 fellas with them. On off camber slick stuff they kept sliding side ways. This made for some real heart pumpers.
They commented on how they were going to remove them the next time they came.
I run Kenda Bear Claws. They Hook Up.
They commented on how they were going to remove them the next time they came.
I run Kenda Bear Claws. They Hook Up.
Mar 16, 2000 | 09:05 PM
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About the mismatched tire thing.
My Kodiak came with Dunlop 25's. I purchased 25" Kenda Bear claws in OEM sizes. 25-8-12 & 25-10-12.
I took the Dunlops on the rims to the tire store along with the un-mounted Kendas. Well you can't tell much about how the tires will size up untill they are mounted. So I had the Tire guy mount 1 front and 1 rear to compare the sizes between each other and the Dunlops.
The Kenda rear (25-10-12) is taller than the Dunlop rear of the same size. Good. The Kenda Front (25-8-12) was the same as the Dunlop front of the same size. Thus being shorter than the Rear Kenda. Well it was about 3/8" or so difference and being impulsive I let it go thinking that I would only be in 4X4 for short bursts.
Well one day I forgot it was in 4X4 and when I tried to gas it to catch a buddy I could only get 31 MPH. I have a Cateye Mountain Bike Speedo. I thought something was wrong with the Carb. I almost felt like the brake was on a little. Then I looked at the 4X4 button. OOOOOhh!I seee! I took it out of 4X4 and she did good.
I called Kenda USA and was told that I had a older Mold number. The made it right. They even let me keep the older tires. I sold them to help the pain and suffering.
My Kodiak came with Dunlop 25's. I purchased 25" Kenda Bear claws in OEM sizes. 25-8-12 & 25-10-12.
I took the Dunlops on the rims to the tire store along with the un-mounted Kendas. Well you can't tell much about how the tires will size up untill they are mounted. So I had the Tire guy mount 1 front and 1 rear to compare the sizes between each other and the Dunlops.
The Kenda rear (25-10-12) is taller than the Dunlop rear of the same size. Good. The Kenda Front (25-8-12) was the same as the Dunlop front of the same size. Thus being shorter than the Rear Kenda. Well it was about 3/8" or so difference and being impulsive I let it go thinking that I would only be in 4X4 for short bursts.
Well one day I forgot it was in 4X4 and when I tried to gas it to catch a buddy I could only get 31 MPH. I have a Cateye Mountain Bike Speedo. I thought something was wrong with the Carb. I almost felt like the brake was on a little. Then I looked at the 4X4 button. OOOOOhh!I seee! I took it out of 4X4 and she did good.
I called Kenda USA and was told that I had a older Mold number. The made it right. They even let me keep the older tires. I sold them to help the pain and suffering.
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