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kristofrogers
02-28-2011, 01:17 AM
I'm runnin' balloon tires haha........So what do you guys suggest. I do open desert riding and trail riding with some sand. Whats some nice tires I can throw on this bad boy?

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dcreel
02-28-2011, 01:43 AM
Are you looking for some better sliding ability? Do you want to stay with 22" tires? If you go smaller you will have to change your gearing with different sprockets.

This is one hell of a deal on these 18X11X10 Fast Trekkers

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-BANSHEE-LT500-TIRES-18X11X10-NEW-2-DRAG-RACE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5198024529QQitemZ35044 2636585QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

If anyone tells you not to run 18" tires in the desert.. I did it for years on 18" Turf Savers..

Xpress
02-28-2011, 01:49 AM
The balloons work well in the sand- just the front tire kinda hooks up a little bit...

3wheeler365
02-28-2011, 02:24 AM
20 11 10 hole shots work good. they say 20x11 but they are just as tall as the stock tires. maybe a 1/2 inch shorter. or maxxis razors.

kristofrogers
03-01-2011, 02:06 AM
Dcreel, I don't really care what size tires as long as they hook up! I don't really wanna change my gearing, kind of wanna get a better feel for the bike first. I've noticed a lot of people go with the razors. I hear they work well but I'm not crazy about how they look haha...But maybe I shouldn't be concerned with the look and be more concerned with performance.

Jeepermc
03-01-2011, 02:14 AM
the balloons do work well in the sand but they are a bit...ummm...how do I put it?...Rolly?...on the hard pack...

kristofrogers
03-01-2011, 02:20 AM
hahaha... yea i've noticed that. Damn thing doesn't wanna stay on 3 wheels EVER.