tire help

[ford4x4302]

I got 25x12-9 tires on my 85 big red and was wondering if i could put 27x10-12 on the same rims

[gladiator mice]

well you could always measure and add an inch more to the top to see if it will rub and do the same to the front of the tire. knowing that i to am running 25's on one of my big reds i can see easily that i can stuff the next size up under the back end with out rubbing. are you running beefy tread or all terrains?

[ford4x4302]

beefy mud tires

[dcreel]

The last digit is your rim size. Right now you have 9 inch rims, you can't put 12 inch tires on a 9 inch rim.

height-width-rim diameter

[gladiator mice]

well beefy mud tires shouldnt be a problem. although im thinking you might have 9 inch diameter rims but the width is probably wider i bet. which a 12in wide tire will fit fine on it. but like i said before measure your tire from end to end add one inch to the top and it will roughly show you where the new tire will be and the same from back to front add one inch and that will show you where how close it will come to your fender near your peg.

[ford4x4302]

Thanks for the help

[dougspcs]

I just bought a set of 3 /25x12.5x9 Kenda Bear Claws for $230/shipped. I installed them on my Big Red on the stock rims..

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Unreal tires..you gotta check them out!!

I could send you the link to the place I got them..it's down your way.

[mullet]

I just bought a set of 3 /25x12.5x9 Kenda Bear Claws for $230/shipped. I installed them on my Big Red on the stock rims..

Unreal tires..you gotta check them out!!

Sorry to jack the thread, but I've been looking at those tires for my BR. How do they ride on hard packed gravel?

[gladiator mice]

those are some mean looking tires doug. where did you get them. id like to check them out cause i might be interested in buying me a set of them bad boys.

how do they handle in mud, snow, dirt/trails?

[dougspcs]

Sorry to jack the thread, but I've been looking at those tires for my BR. How do they ride on hard packed gravel?

Well they certainly aren't as mushy on the hard surface as the orginal balloon tires, but then this isn't the hard-tail model trike so the suspension makes up..had it for a bit of a run since installed and I like them so far. A bit of noise on hard surface also, nothing bad..at least no 'tractor tire' vibration. They sure did tighten up the handling at higher speed. I like that!

Going to my parents farm this weekend..lots of bush and riverflats, hopefully some mud!!

Jason recommended them and from the looks of the tread I think they will go pretty much anywhere..he has the same tire in 27 on some pimped Alum rims, I think he's in for about $600 for just 2. I stayed stock size and just installed them on the OEM rims. I sure am liking how they look!!

I think I'll get a set for my 250SX also..they also have a close to stock size for it. (22x12x8)

This is the place I ordered them from..quick service, delivered in less than 4 days. Best price I found on the net..

http://www.atvtirestore.com/kenda_bear_claw_k299_atv_tires.html

[gladiator mice]

thanks for your reply and link.

[gladiator mice]

did you go the same size on all three or did you change the size for the front wheel?

[dougspcs]

did you go the same size on all three or did you change the size for the front wheel?

All three the exact same..I don't mix and match sizes unless the application calls for it like my 350x. The BR is one of those trikes that would probably handle badly if you mixed the sizes/style of tires. Though I'm sure there are those to would argue that..just my opinion.

Keep the same, keep the machine more balanced..that is the way is was designed.

Besides it looked way more badazz with all three..!!

[gladiator mice]

hell yeah. you got that right. very slick looking Big Red too.

[ford4x4302]

thanks and nice tires and BR

[ford4x4302]

what is the bolt patern on a 85 BR

[dougspcs]

what is the bolt patern on a 85 BR

4/110 with a 9" rim that has a 3"/6" offset..

[dougspcs]

hell yeah. you got that right. very slick looking Big Red too.


thanks and nice tires and BR

Thanks guys..all I can say is right place right time. Just got it a month ago from the guy in Michigan..

The thing was one owner, all original..tires, spark plug, plow kit, rifle holder, title. Like no hours on it..everything mint except the tank that has the sides dented in from being stored over the winter with the cap vent closed..

Got it for $1000 then sold the plow to a buddy for $225...which paid for the tires!!

Lucky break..

[ford4x4302]

where could i get some cheep 12 inch rims?

[dougspcs]

where could i get some cheep 12 inch rims?

Try here..lots to choose from.

[ford4x4302]

try where ?

[ford4x4302]

4/110 with a 9" rim that has a 3"/6" offset..

and thanks for that

[ford4x4302]

what about the front rim will any rim fit on it or do i have to go looking?

[dougspcs]

try where ?

Sorry, don't know what I was thinking..

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/

Keep in mind on your front wheel the offset 3"/6"..means the mounting hub is 1.5" off the centre line of the rim. Stay with this number regardless of the rim/tire size or your steering will be affected.

You may have to get creative..I just ordered an 11" rim to fit the front of my 250SX so that I could have more choice in tires.

[ford4x4302]

O thanks for the help