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warlordmx
02-13-2012, 10:54 PM
I am redoing a kawasaki KXT 250 - the stock front tire size is 23 x 9 x 11 ... whatever the hell that means ... I am new to this so what other tire sizes fit this rim ?

Also please list the website where I can get em ...

Thanks

Jon Boy
02-14-2012, 02:58 PM
23 is the overall height, 9 is the width, 11 is the rim size. you'll want roughly the same size tire (height/width and there's some give and take here depending on how much room you've got to play with before they rub), but the rim size has to be 11inch. many differant places to choose from for buying them. not positive, but more than likely they no longer make the original replacements. so you'll have to look around till you find the size and tread style you like or want. :beer

warlordmx
02-14-2012, 03:22 PM
Again I am new to this so you are saying my rim is wider than my tire ? Can you give me an example of a alternate size that would work on that rim ? Thanks

just ben
02-14-2012, 03:43 PM
23x8x11 not many choices in that size for a sport tire

RIDE-RED 250r
02-14-2012, 04:59 PM
23" (tire diameter) 8" (tire width) 11" (rim diameter)

And I concur, tire selection limited at best for an 11" rim...

I recommend these.. http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/81/165/1445/-/5381/Kenda-Front-Max-ATV-Tire

Jon Boy
02-14-2012, 05:03 PM
the tire should be wider than the rim usually, but have seen a few run the tire narrower than the rim. don't really advise doing that though. makes it easier to bash the rim lip and get dirt/mud stuffed up under the tire bead.

warlordmx
02-15-2012, 10:07 AM
Winded up buying a 22 x 8 x 11 ... suppossedly that fits ... was Rocky Mountain ATV so thanks for the info , we will see what happens when it gets here next week...

As always thanks for your wealth of knowledge ladies and gentleman ... you have solved another problem for me !

rodeofan5656
02-15-2012, 10:29 AM
if you can, post pictures of your Tecate soon. we all wanna see how it looks

warlordmx
02-15-2012, 12:25 PM
I have one pic on my profile page, the rest will be up when I finish my mad scientist project, still need a few things and then I will be more than happy to show it off... So far its costing me a small fortune ... lol