Front tire recommendations for 86 kxt

[Red Rider]

84/85 Tecate … 22 tall x 11 wide - 10 rim . . sidewall height = 6” . . percentage of sidewall height to tire width [aspect ratio] = 54.54.

86/87 Tecate … 23 tall x . 9 wide - 11 rim . . sidewall height = 6” . . percentage of sidewall height to tire width [aspect ratio] = 66.66 . . increase in aspect ratio from 84/85 Tecate = 22.22%

85/87 Honda … 23.5 tall x . 8 wide - 11 rim . . sidewall height = 6” . . percentage of sidewall height to tire width [aspect ratio] = 78.12 . . increase in aspect ratio from 86/87 Tecate = 17.19%

The data on MiG is inaccurate. We happened to see a MiG 28 do a 4g negative dive...

Just like Charlie in Top Gun, your data on the 85-86 250R is inaccurate. It's OE front tire measures 23 x 8 - 11, giving it a sidewall height of 6", and an aspect ratio of 75.00%. And remember, Charlie is a civilian, so you do not salute her.

And thanks for the 250R ad, it's one of the best things you ever posted here! Let's see Honda's 1985 ATC 250R again! The Leader By Design

[Red Rider]

Barnett, how do you think that Cheetah (85-86 250R OE repro) tire would work wrapped around an 86-87 Tecate's 11 x 9 rim? Also, how about the visual asthetics of said setup?

[barnett468]

Just like Charlie in Top Gun, your data on the 85-86 250R is inaccurate. It's OE front tire measures 23 x 8 - 11, giving it a sidewall height of 6", and an aspect ratio of 75.00%.

You are correct, so thank you for reading my post and finding one error and bringing it to my attention . . Since one tank pretty much looks the same as another, I initially, merely incorrectly remembered the tire as being the same as the one they used on the ATC350X, and didn't realize the error until I reviewed tire sizes again this morning, and I would be more than happy to amend my post to reflect the correct size so there is a continuity in accuracy, however, my ability to do so is impeded by the fact that...I HAVE NO EDIT BUTTON.

Since the aspect ratio of the ATC250R is in fact 75 as you so aptly calculated, that would in fact then remove it from the 6,357 lb “Biarritz” class and place it in the next lightest class which would be that of the 4,962.5 lb Chevy Impala and Pontiac Bonneville, which while still providing a very soft and comfy ride, does provide a modicum of performance increase over their behemoth brethren the Biarritz.


................................................TH E LUXURIOUS AND NIMBLE 4,962.5 LB PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

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[barnett468]

POST CORRECTION

"THE LUXURIOUS AND NIMBLE 4,962.5 LB PONTIAC BONNEVILLE"

should read

"THE LUXURIOUS AND SEMI NIMBLE 4,962.5 LB PONTIAC BONNEVILLE"

[barnett468]

Barnett, how do you think that Cheetah (85-86 250R OE repro) tire would work wrapped around an 86-87 Tecate's 11 x 9 rim? Also, how about the visual asthetics of said setup?

I think it should have raised white letters which can be purchased at any arts and crafts store like MICHAELS.

....or perhaps they could match the color of the bike or wheels.


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[barnett468]

Barnett, how do you think that Cheetah (85-86 250R OE repro) tire would work wrapped around an 86-87 Tecate's 11 x 9 rim? Also, how about the visual asthetics of said setup?

I like the Cheetah tires and even have some on my Blazer....but they tend to make a howling noise when I'm driving.

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[barnett468]

And thanks for the 250R ad, it's one of the best things you ever posted here!

You're very welcome . . I can understand how the Honda riders yearn for photos of their beloved bike since there weren't that many of them in the Winners Circle after the advent of "The TECATE...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler In The Universe".

Let's see Honda's 1985 ATC 250R again! The Leader By Design

Your wish is my command my fellow ATV enthusiast . . Here's one BEHIND myself and another TECATE rider...but the Honda's "DESIGN" is certainly "looking" stylish.

[barnett468]

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....along with it's massive 75 aspect ratio front tire.

[El Camexican]

Your wish is my command my fellow ATV enthusiast . . Here's one BEHIND myself and another TECATE rider...but the Honda's "DESIGN" is certainly "looking" stylish.

Looks to me like #178 is fixin to lap a couple of green trikes

[barnett468]

Let's see Honda's 1985 ATC 250R again! The Leader By Design

Here's 3 more Honda's [which were supported by the biggest budget of all the mfg's], and it looks to me as though they are being pushed to their limits by Honda factory riders Mart Hart #7, Dean Sundal #34, and Mike Coe #23 in a valiant, albeit futile attempt, to keep up with...." The TECATE...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler In the Universe.", but the design of the Honda is STILL looking stylish.

Donnie Luce #53, whom is also on a TECATE, is on the left side of the photo next to Mike Coe #23...oh, and #29 be be me on a TECATE behind Marty Hart because mine had so much power it actually wore all the tread off the tires before I hit second gear.

[fieldy]

178 and 26 are lappers, you can see # 71 having to go to half throttle and it's easy to see he will be ing down and easily passing them in just a split second.

[Red Rider]

... Here's one BEHIND myself and another TECATE rider...but the Honda's "DESIGN" is certainly "looking" stylish.

Congratulations, "The TECATE...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler In The Universe", is ahead of a 200X, which is ahead of another "TECATE...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler In The Universe".

[barnett468]

Looks to me like #178 is fixin to lap a couple of green trikes

Actually it's #71 whom on the TECATE whom is about to be doin the lappin.

The only thing that Honda rider will be lappin is some water from his doggie's bowl after the race cuz he's gonna be way to tired to sit up to drink it after senselessly trying in vain to keep up with..."The TECATE...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler in The Universe.".

Wow Bob...you look pretty beat . . Why don't ya just lay on down here and have some cool tasty water while ya tell me all about it.

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[barnett468]

Congratulations, "The TECATE...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler In The Universe", is ahead of a 200X,

Yes but he had nitrous.

which is ahead of another "TECATE...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler In The Universe".

Yes but his bike was so fast he was actually about to lap all of us.

oh....and I do believe that is John Neery on his works type Franks bike that is also behind us.

[barnett468]

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Phantomtracer, this is also listed as a Kenda Max K284 series tire but it looks completely different than the first Kendas that were posted for some reason . . This one also says it's a 2 ply which will be softer and will deflect more in the turns than a 4 ply.

This one comes in 23x8-11 and 23.5x8-11, however, the first Kenda tire posted may come m both those sizes as well.

Although the 23.5 tire is .5 taller than the orig 23 tire, it will be slightly less than 23.5 [maybe 1/4" shorter] when installed due to the 1" wider rim.

http://www.compacc.com/p/kenda-k284-...FURlfgoduTEB9g