Tecate Front wheel/tire combo

[85Tecate]

Was wondering what you guys use for a taller front wheel combo. Something like a 200x from wheel size. Also are the front rims offset or centered. Which brand of front tire is decent.

Tired of the wide fat stocker and need something a little taller and narrower. Just dont know which combo to go with. Thanks

[fabiodriven]

It might look a little goofy with the wide forks and a skinny tire.

[85Tecate]

It might look a little goofy with the wide forks and a skinny tire.

Think so? Maybe ill just stick with the stock size then. Whats a good tire to use on the stock rim?

[ScottZJ]

The 200x and 350x front rims work on the tecate. Thats what I have on my 87 that I built and works great. Opps I didnt see a year but I assume you are talkin about the 85. I am not sure about those, as I am currently building one. But I will find out soon, I am sure.

http://www.fototime.com/{35B86333-88E6-4532-A358-0AAB9A9EF6FC}/origpict/P1010024.JPG

[harryredtrike]

The 200x and 350x front rims work on the tecate. Thats what I have on my 87 that I built and works great. Opps I didnt see a year but I assume you are talkin about the 85. I am not sure about those, as I am currently building one. But I will find out soon, I am sure.

http://www.fototime.com/{35B86333-88E6-4532-A358-0AAB9A9EF6FC}/origpict/P1010024.JPG

if its anything like that one,its awsome.

[fabiodriven]

I was assuming you were talking about an 84/85 too. I forget what the stock tire size is, but I have always liked the stock tire size on the front.

[Meat-BoX]

Front rim and tire combo for 84-85 Tecate or only 84?
ITP T-9 Series 10"x8" rim, 4 on 4" bolt pattern with a 3" + 5" offset is what I just saw on a previous build thread today. I would like to look into a new front Polished rim. http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=101770

The Rim and Tire combo on this build looks sweet. The tire is the Tried and True Kenda Front Max. I run the Front Max on my Tecate and 200X. Real good tire.:beer

[85Tecate]

Thanks alot, but are you 100% positive i need a 3 + 5 offset? Also whats the 4x4 bolt pattern mean, my rear wheels are 4/156. This is an 85 btw. And thats exactly the front wheel/tire combo i want on my tecate.

[fabiodriven]

The front wheel is the same as the rears, 3 x 5.

[85Tecate]

The front wheel is the same as the rears, 3 x 5.


Thanks so ill need a 10x8 3''+5'' offset with a 4/156 bolt pattern. What size front tire is that do you guys have a clue? 22x8x10? or a 23.5x8x10

[85Tecate]

Can anyone else chime in and tell me what i need? I want to be 100% sure before i order the rim/tire. Thanks

[fabiodriven]

The factory tires on those are 22x11x10. I just went out and looked at mine. :D

[Hoosier_Daddy]

You can do what I did. I put an 86 front end on my 85 T3. It looks good and handles way better with the skinnier, taller front tire. The 86 front end is a lot lighter as well with better forks.

[fabiodriven]

You can do what I did. I put an 86 front end on my 85 T3. It looks good and handles way better with the skinnier, taller front tire. The 86 front end is a lot lighter as well with better forks.

Don't make it seem so simple, Hoosier. Why don't you tell him what else you had to do for that mod?

[85Tecate]

Don't make it seem so simple, Hoosier. Why don't you tell him what else you had to do for that mod?

Lol thats out of question anyways. I still need the rim measurments for the stock 85 t3. Is the 3+5 the correct offset? I guess i need to stop being lazy and just measure the offset for myself :D.

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Don't make it seem so simple, Hoosier. Why don't you tell him what else you had to do for that mod?I had to fabricate radiator mounts but it wasn't to entirely bad.