What replacement rims and tires suit the 85' 250SX??

**dougspcs** · 04-03-2011, 07:40 PM

I have been setting up my 250SX for the summer and since I got my Big Red I can't get over how 'girlie' rhe little tires and rims look by comparison.

Anyone send me a note detailing what rim/tire replacements combos can be put on to 'man it up' and bit?

I don't want to pimp it, just something a bit bigger and narrower for the front and wider for the rear. A bit meaner looking without harming performance.

**fugget1** · 05-21-2011, 10:44 PM

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This is not my pic or my machine, I just got an 85 sx and was wondering the same thing. I would love to add a front wheel set up like this. Anyone know what this guy did? I couldnt join the site he is on to ask.

**dougspcs** · 05-22-2011, 07:49 AM

That's it..thats the one.

I want that setup..hopefully without having to replace the whole front end with that from a 250r or something.

**atc007** · 05-22-2011, 08:50 AM

That's a typical 200X fr end. That gets you the narrower front tire,as for rear,you need a Big bell rim to clear the rear brakes,other than that,the choices are many! But yes,polished rims really sets them apart!! Doug you need to concentrate on your new R ! Congrats!

**MrPretty** · 05-22-2011, 08:59 AM

Here are a few guys using different rims on the front of their SX to be able to run a slim tire.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...nt-wheel-250SX

**Deathrocket** · 05-22-2011, 11:54 AM

i know you can't use the later honda wheels, the bolt pattern is right but the problem I had was the hubs are just a bit too big and wont fit inside the wheel.... you could grind them down I suppose but i wouldn't do that...

**Deathrocket** · 05-22-2011, 11:56 AM

also i put 18" tires on my girls 250sx gives it the same racer look as my 250r, the picture is kinda crappy but its in the back....
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...&type=1&ref=nf

**MPDano** · 10-07-2016, 11:27 PM

Will an 85 350x wheel/tire fit on an 85 250sx?

**Herboso** · 10-08-2016, 01:13 AM

I recently bought an 85 250SX and have been gleaning past articles and forums for ideas on this very topic. I am leaning toward stock size Kenda Scorpions for the rear and a narrower Kenda Front Max mounted on a 10" wheel for the front. Not completely decided on that setup yet but definite on the stock size rear tires and narrow 10" wheel for the front. I ordered up an ITP 4/110 10x5 2+3 wheel for the front last night. Other considerations for the front are the Duro Thrasher or a Maxxis Pro Front but still shopping. Wanting to stay with 2 ply if at alll possible.

**Herboso** · 10-08-2016, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by MPDano

Will an 85 350x wheel/tire fit on an 85 250sx?

I don't know for sure but I think the bolt pattern size is slightly larger.

**MPDano** · 10-08-2016, 01:56 AM

I may just buy a new tire. I saw a local ad for a 350x being parted out so I thought I would ask.

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