Front Tire Choices

[N5HNY]

Looks like the old Ching Shin knobby on the front of my Big Red Project is just about gone. It is dry rotted and cracked, just won't hold air anymore.

I have some Carlile Turf Busters (Lawnmower Tires?) on the back. They seem to be ok and have some life left in them.

I have never ever bought any ATC/ATV tires.

What would be a good tire to put on the front ?

I would like a firm, good steering tire that doesn't slide so easy in a turn.

[zoomerman]

i have a front max on mine 125m it's great! it never slips really but the braking isn't that good

[nouseforaname90]

I have a Kenda Front Max on my SX. I don't ever use the front brakes, so that isn't an issue for me. The back breaks stop me fine, and the Front Max is great.. great turning ability.

[Dammit!]

Make sure you replace the valve stem while you're at it. They can dry rot too.

[ATCT]

Looks like the old Ching Shin knobby on the front of my Big Red Project is just about gone. It is dry rotted and cracked, just won't hold air anymore.

I have some Carlile Turf Busters (Lawnmower Tires?) on the back. They seem to be ok and have some life left in them.

I have never ever bought any ATC/ATV tires.

What would be a good tire to put on the front ?

I would like a firm, good steering tire that doesn't slide so easy in a turn.

They still make the original '85-87 OHTSU Big Red Tires if you wanted to go that route.

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=62%2D0036&gift=False&0=dept%2Easp%2Cdept%5Fid%3D148%26menu%5Fid%3D%26Tr ee%3D%2CATV%20Tires&1=dept%2Easp%2Cdept%5Fid%3D145%26menu%5Fid%3D%26Tr ee%3D0%2COHTSU%20ATV%20Tires&HSLB=False&mscssid=9B1ADEAFFC5B4F3C95DB297517471D70

[N5HNY]

Did the Big Red 250ES use the same size tire on all three wheels ?

I don't think I have ever seen a three wheeler with the same size tires on all around.

[traxxasx]

well now * have in my sig. is my 225 dx with all 22x11x8 tires all around. i dont like that big bulky tire for the front tho. but there all the same size.

[Tri-ZNate]

I'd say just go with knobbies. Cheap, effective, and I found that you can buy a pretty extreme tread and still the front will slide. Thats my $.02

[ATCT]

Did the Big Red 250ES use the same size tire on all three wheels ?

I don't think I have ever seen a three wheeler with the same size tires on all around.

Yup, all three are 25 x 12-9
http://www.allterraincycles.ca/85atc250es.html

[mike from long island]

i just put three new OEM tires on my 85 big red. love them. buy them from service honda $55 apiece. unless you find them cheaper lol

[TravEX]

Got these at WalMart, bout $30 a piece, they do the job ok. These are 22's, you're prolly looking for 25's.

[N5HNY]

Looks like my front tire is actually a Duro.

The size on the tire states it is the same as the rear ones.

I bet if I put one like I have on the back up front, it would rub.

The Wal-Mart knobbies are starting to look pretty good. LOL.