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  1. 12-18-2005, 07:36 PM #1
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    Front Tire Choices

    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.
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  2. 12-18-2005, 07:56 PM #2
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    i have a front max on mine 125m it's great! it never slips really but the braking isn't that good
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  3. 12-18-2005, 08:00 PM #3
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    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.
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    Make sure you replace the valve stem while you're at it. They can dry rot too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 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.
    They still make the original '85-87 OHTSU Big Red Tires if you wanted to go that route.

    http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chap...DB297517471D70
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  6. 12-18-2005, 08:37 PM #6
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    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.
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  7. 12-18-2005, 08:43 PM #7
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    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.
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by 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.
    Yup, all three are 25 x 12-9
    http://www.allterraincycles.ca/85atc250es.html
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  10. 12-18-2005, 09:08 PM #10
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    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
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    Got these at WalMart, bout $30 a piece, they do the job ok. These are 22's, you're prolly looking for 25's.
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  12. 12-19-2005, 12:41 AM #12
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    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.
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