Wanda tires?

[kybishop]

I was looking to get a new set of knobbies to replace the one's on the rear of our 125M. It appears that the tire shapes vary slightly within the same size. The Carlisle 22-11-8 on the front is a fatter knobby tire where the old cheng shins on the back are more tall and narrow in the same size. Just looking for a basic knobby.

Has anyone ever tried these Wanda knobby tires? http://www.amazon.com/WANDA-Tires-22...DFD4PGEH0758MX

[kybishop]

On Amazon;

The Cheng Shin knobby is about $111 for 2 shipped.
The Wanda knobby is about $118 for 2 shipped.
The Duro knobby is about $125 for 2 shipped.
The Carlisle knobby is about $147 for 2 shipped.

The Cheng Shins seem to be decent, they are tall and narrow. I saw in another thread where someone mentioned the Duro Knobby was fatter with less sidewall flex than than the Cheng Shins. Not as smooth a ride. Carlisles are fatter like the Duro.

Maybe not a big difference in all these 2 ply knobbies. Not big enough to spend much time pondering anyway. Just had not seen much on the Wanda knobby tires.

[wamulass]

the wanda would make a great front tire if you ask me. would add stability to the front in turns

[Jmoozy27]

I have 2 on the back of my super x and I like them.

[wamulass]

I work with tires for my job and I can verify the cheng shin knobby is tall and narrow. My specs list it at 22.4 inches tall and 9.0" wide on a 9" wide wheel. However I have mounted them on standard 8x7 golf cart wheels no problem and the sidewalls are still pretty straight. Almost all imported tires run tall and narrow in a 22x11-8 size. This is true to kenda scorpions, duro knobby, cheng shin knobby, innova knobby gear, nano dimpled knobby. Carlisle knobby comes in at 22.2" tall and 10.4" wide on a 9" wide wheel. The wanda is about 22.0 and 10.8" wide so it is very close to printed size. In my opinion, here are my front tire choices:

Best 22x11-8 front tire: kenda k-284
Best heavy duty front tire 22x11-8: nano bushwhacker
Best cheap 22x11-8 front tire: Deestone D929 knobby

Anything 22x11, 12,12.5x8 will fir on stock 8 inch rear rims

This is my opinion. Let me know if you have any further questions

[Jmoozy27]

22x11x8 Wanda


23.5x8x11 kenda front max


Hope this helps

[kybishop]

22x11x8 Wanda


23.5x8x11 kenda front max


Hope this helps

Thanks for the pictures. Helps seeing what they looked like mounted and aired up.

[kybishop]

I work with tires for my job and I can verify the cheng shin knobby is tall and narrow. My specs list it at 22.4 inches tall and 9.0" wide on a 9" wide wheel. However I have mounted them on standard 8x7 golf cart wheels no problem and the sidewalls are still pretty straight. Almost all imported tires run tall and narrow in a 22x11-8 size. This is true to kenda scorpions, duro knobby, cheng shin knobby, innova knobby gear, nano dimpled knobby. Carlisle knobby comes in at 22.2" tall and 10.4" wide on a 9" wide wheel. The wanda is about 22.0 and 10.8" wide so it is very close to printed size. In my opinion, here are my front tire choices:

Best 22x11-8 front tire: kenda k-284
Best heavy duty front tire 22x11-8: nano bushwhacker
Best cheap 22x11-8 front tire: Deestone D929 knobby

Anything 22x11, 12,12.5x8 will fir on stock 8 inch rear rims

This is my opinion. Let me know if you have any further questions

What are your recommendations for the rear of a Honda 125M for general all around riding.

Thanks.

[86125m]

I like my dura nobbies on my 125m best part is there only 55 dollars from rocky mountain atv and if you spend 100 dollars you get free shipping.

[Ol Deuce]

For the ride I located the stock OE tires for my '86 125m !!!! she does good !!!!!!

[Jmoozy27]

What are your recommendations for the rear of a Honda 125M for general all around riding.

Thanks.

Duro and wanda knobbies are very similar in price and design. So I would go with wandas on the back, duros or Kendas on the front.

[oscarmayer]

I thought the 125M had a 8" front wheel not an 11" front wheel.

[*ATC*]

Hey, All I'm running the Duro on my 85 110 works fine, and best of all for me looks close to stock.

[wamulass]

What are your recommendations for the rear of a Honda 125M for general all around riding.

Thanks.

I would go with something like the wooly copy/duro hf243. Proven time tested design. Great all around tire with more traction thank a knobby tire. Remember, a knobby tire will "gum up" and turn into a meatball in muddy situations. I assume you do have some mud where you live...thats why I recommend the mud/sand tread. They are easily found in 22x11-8, stock size on a 125M.