front tire selection

[jordan_muirhead]

what is the best tire for the front of my 185s, its a 22-11-8, and i need to replace it, but was wondering what tire would be best for front trail riding/hunting/utility? thanks ahead guys

[79fordblake]

Mine has the dreaded TrailPro on it and I hate that thing. I was going to get a Duro HF240 for the front of mine when money allows or a Cheng Shin C827. Both are knobby tires.

[jordan_muirhead]

mine has a Cheng shin brand knobby on the front, but its older and kind of dry-rotted and only holds air for about a day, the back are Carlisle Strykers that still have some of the knob's on them and hold air perfectly fine, i was wondering if there is a better front tire i could get that's a good all around use, also i was wondering what the difference is between the front rim and the rear rims? or are they the same? probably a dumb question

[jordan_muirhead]

what about the kenda claw k533? would it be good? or what about the kenda scorpion? any help is appreciated you guys

[Jerm1179]

Kenda Front Max is the best tire for upfront IMO

[Bretmd94]

I just picked up 2 of the Cheng Shins. They look great for soft terrain, nice soft rubber. They are only 2 ply though, I wouldn't do serious dirt/woods riding with it. Perfect for snow/sand though.

Tire link (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4/30/397/4331/ITEM/Cheng-Shin-C832-General-Purpose-Front-Tire.aspx) <-- this was for a 200x and a 250r though

[79fordblake]

Front and rear wheels are the same unless the back has been changed out to a different back spacing sometime along the lines. I have Carlisle Strykers on the back of mine also, I want to change to GBC Gators later on. I have tubes in all 3 of my tires.

[Backfire]

i have these on my back rims :
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4/30/397/26485/ITEM/Cheng-Shin-Lumberjack-Mud-Snow-Rear-Tire.aspx

the closest i could find to a match for my front tire is this : http://www.motorcycleinstruments.com/hf240-front-rear-tire

[swampthang]

Any tire thats not dry rotted and bald is a treat. Never had a problem with a good knobby on the front.

[cajun66]

I tried a ITP Mudlite but went back to a cheap knobby. Wish I had knobbies on the back too. MudLites ride rough.

[jordan_muirhead]

my front is a cheng shin, but dry rotted, but it gets the job done for the time being, i was looking at some stock looking wheels on the internet and was wondering if it would be ok if i bought three, here the link, what do you guys think, would they fit on front and back?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619&item=260545078875&viewitem=&category=43983

[jordan_muirhead]

Ive been seriously looking at the kenda scorpion for the front and was wondering what you guys think about it, will be doing a lot of riding in the woods, and tomato field if necessary, i don't know where any sand is in Arkansas....

[Backfire]

Ive been seriously looking at the kenda scorpion for the front and was wondering what you guys think about it, will be doing a lot of riding in the woods, and tomato field if necessary, i don't know where any sand is in Arkansas....

well trikes don't need super aggressive treads on the front because we're 2wd, i think that would be ok, unless it's like 2 ply or something. durability is always a good thing.

[1984 honda 200s]

i got a knobby on the front and 2 Duros on the back (same thing as dirt dogs),, thay work great!, however the front tends to slide alot,,, id go for a Kenda Front Max! have them on my old 225 Yamaha.

[jordan_muirhead]

i'll look up a front max, just wanted ya'lls opionions, dont wanna spend alot of money on junk tires or anything

[bcredneck]

i got a argo paddle on the front of my step bros 185

[jordan_muirhead]

haha, i think im going to get the 4 ply duro knobby on ebay

[79fordblake]

After seeing the Kenda Front Max that is what I will be going with when money allows. Should handle and turn better in hard packed and loose surfaces than the regular knobby?

[jordan_muirhead]

I'm not sure, id like the front max, but money isn't allowing right now ha ha, but i figure a new knobby is better than my dry-rotted on that only holds air for two days, and i was considering the bear claws for the back, definitely needed if we use it in my buddies tomato field this summer

[79fordblake]

Completely understand that. My back Carlisle Strykers will give me a few years left of service(I have tubes in them). My front tire has a tube in it also but its getting so bad that the side is starting to rip out so I for sure got to get a front one. Im trying to sell a few things so I can afford it. I would really like GBC Gators on the back but that ain't happening for a long time. Sorry for junking up your thread with my bs.

[jordan_muirhead]

duro HF240 i believe if the front tire i was looking at, anybody know anything about it?

[Backfire]

duro HF240 i believe if the front tire i was looking at, anybody know anything about it?
Yeah I own that on my front. really great, owned it for almost a year, I'd say one of the best tires I put on my machine. what size are your tires? 25x12-00.9 over here

[Jerm1179]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kenda-Front-Max-22x11x8-ATV-Tires-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca8ad1a2fQQitemZ26052 7954479QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories good price.....not to beat a dead horse....but you cant beat a front max:P

[jordan_muirhead]

haha, not bothering me 79fordblake.....
backfire, i have 22x11x8 all the way around right now, but my back tires are in excellent shape, but was really considering kenda bear claws 22x12x8, and the duro 22x11x8 for the front since i need a front tire soon..
Jerm1179...yes i know, haha kenda front max, ill prolly get one this summer when money is not as tight, but im thinking the duro right now or waiting and getting the front max next week maybe? hmmmmm:naughty: