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RyanRX7
02-24-2004, 01:41 PM
I know you shouldn't put smaller wheels on a shaft drive bike because it will burn out your rerar end, but what about larger wheels and tires???? If you can't, why not???

atctim
02-24-2004, 02:00 PM
where do you get this information that it will burn out your rear end???? I put 22" tires on my Big Red and stockers are 25". The rear end won't turn any more rotations / engine revs. Why do you state this???

RyanRX7
02-24-2004, 07:04 PM
That's just what I heard on some posts on here, I was just wondering if I could put bigger tires on my YTM225 to add some extra ground clearance.

250SX_rider
02-24-2004, 07:12 PM
That's just what I heard on some posts on here, I was just wondering if I could put bigger tires on my YTM225 to add some extra ground clearance.

Yes, bigger tires add some extra ground clearance. But I don't think you should go over 25". Why? First: There's a maximum tire size, and if you don't respect it, the tires will turn by touching the fenders. Second: big tires are very ugly... :oops:

Cya

RyanRX7
02-24-2004, 08:24 PM
I'f I get taller tires, how would the effect the front???? Also I have 8" rims stock, would I be able to change those at all, to say maybe 9 or 10????