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    big red 250 front tire choices

    I had a nice used mudbuster in my stock pile and figured i would mount it up on the front of BR. The old one was dry cracked, worn out and it didn't allow the trike to turn well(grip) in the lightest mud. I noticed the grip part during trike fest the most. So after i mounted up the mudbuster and put it back on the bike, I noticed the side lug is going to hit the fork boot. I don't want to replace the boot so i am looking at other options. I am not looking to spend $100. I just want a good turn-able tire that does not rub the shock boot. I do not want a knobby. What is everybody else running?
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    I was gonna tell you about the 25x12.5x9 Kenda Bear Claws I got for my BR at Rocky Mountain..but then I went on the site and found that size isn't listed anymore..

    Not in production??? Maybe just not available thru them??

    They work great and fit between the forks..snuggly but not rubbing!!

    Look nice too!

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    Those bear claws look good on your big red, Doug. I think the oem Ohtsu front tire works fine, they actually give it the best ride all around imo.
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    I have a duro HF-243 on the front of mine and it seems to work fine. It goes through cow s#%t with out any problems. Click image for larger version. 

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    Last edited by hillbilly 200x; 11-22-2011 at 03:02 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by patblkwell View Post
    Those bear claws look good on your big red, Doug. I think the oem Ohtsu front tire works fine, they actually give it the best ride all around imo.
    Yeah they are are a nice ride on the trails, but in the heavy mud the Ohtsu's side slip too much..
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    Quote Originally Posted by captainweezy View Post
    I had a nice used mudbuster in my stock pile and figured i would mount it up on the front of BR. The old one was dry cracked, worn out and it didn't allow the trike to turn well(grip) in the lightest mud. I noticed the grip part during trike fest the most. So after i mounted up the mudbuster and put it back on the bike, I noticed the side lug is going to hit the fork boot. I don't want to replace the boot so i am looking at other options. I am not looking to spend $100. I just want a good turn-able tire that does not rub the shock boot. I do not want a knobby. What is everybody else running?
    I have as new Dirt Devil I'll sell for $35 + the ride. It is as new. Texaskev got the other two. Very aggressive,yet nice ride. Let me know! We can probably swap parts too if you'd rather.
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    Quote Originally Posted by atc007 View Post
    I have as new Dirt Devil I'll sell for $35 + the ride. It is as new. Texaskev got the other two. Very aggressive,yet nice ride. Let me know! We can probably swap parts too if you'd rather.
    Sounds good. How much do you think shipping would be? 62546 il Thanks
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    I TRULY have not a clue.. Kev sent UPS call tags. $20-$25 ? I don't know. I could ship Monday.. Or tomorrow I suppose!
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    Quote Originally Posted by atc007 View Post
    I TRULY have not a clue.. Kev sent UPS call tags. $20-$25 ? I don't know. I could ship Monday.. Or tomorrow I suppose!
    I'm emailing you thanks
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ID:	136691Just wanted to post a picture of the front tire. This way everyone knows not to mount one up on the front. Thanks to atc007 i have a replacement coming. Thanks for everyone's input as well.
    R.I.P. John Swinehart
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    Fabiodriven- cereal goes in first, then milk.
    I’ve got an 8” Grip on a 10” turd... Kyle Kiser

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