Wheel and tires choices for my 200x..Help!

[boosted96cobra]

Ok with the tax returns coming I want some new wheels and tires for my 200x. I like the douglas plain rims, but I really like alot of your guys bikes with the bigger wheel lower pro tire and I want something like that.

What size are you guys running?

For the tire I'd like a little better feel in the turns and something that is good for trails, shallow mud, and snow <<< in that order.

[84honda200s]

get your self some 9 inch wheels with 20 inch tires. with that set up you will really be able to slide some corners.

[RedRider_AK]

get your self some 9 inch wheels with 20 inch tires. with that set up you will really be able to slide some corners.

:lol: Except that he wants to hit some mud, snow and trails too, Rob.

Actually, 20" tires wouldn't be too bad but you need to get a nice open tread pattern if you're hitting any amount of mud (I'm assuming you mean real mud and not water like everyone seems to mean). A close-together pattern, for example the Carlisle Turf Tamer, does good on hardpack but will clump and pack once you hit clay-type mud, and then it's pretty useless. Kenda Klaw and Knarly's are a good tire, if you can find the right size.

[84honda200s]

to be honest i dont think he will get a tire thats great in the trails, mud, and snow. id just get something like mud lights or something like that. i wouldnt go with real aggressive tire if you are going to trail ride on packed surfaces. i used swamp fox tires on trails and you couldnt have no fun at all on the trails (meaning no whipping the back end at all).


just my 2 cents and experiences

[RedRider_AK]

to be honest i dont think he will get a tire thats great in the trails, mud, and snow. id just get something like mud lights or something like that. i wouldnt go with real aggressive tire if you are going to trail ride on packed surfaces. i used swamp fox tires on trails and you couldnt have no fun at all on the trails (meaning no whipping the back end at all).

Actually, I know what you mean. There's no such thing as a tire that's good on trails AND mud. Mud tires by definition have really big lugs, etc that make them rough riding, too grippy, and heavy for normal riding. After I stuck my 27" Blackwaters on my Big Bear, it wheelies like a beast, but it very hard to get the tires spinning out and drift around a corner with them, they just stick too much. I agree on the Mudlites idea.

Speaking of Mudlites, they now have a Mudlite SP for sport machines. The rear size is 20x11x9 or something, so those will work just fine for you (the original poster).

[boosted96cobra]

ok lets stick to a good trail tire. I figured it was a slim chance to get an all in one..."that is why I said in that order" trails matter the most.

[84honda200s]

i use to have wolly boogers (spelling ?) that worked great till they dry rotted and blew out on me. (they were rotted out when i bought the trike) i dont know if they still make em though. if not id go with something like a mud lite or holeshot. but thats just me.

[RedRider_AK]

Mudlite SP's man.

[super90]

Maxxis sur traks all the way. Best all around tire I've ever owned, very tough too.

[MO dx]

I just checked with my local honda dealer and they can get stock originals for the 200X for 40 bucks a pc. They were a great trail tire

[boosted96cobra]

I think that is what my not so mint 200x has, the problem is my wheels were bent to *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited*, so I figured I get something that looks better....

[MO dx]

On my last X. I had itp wheels with dunlop kt895`s that was a nice aftermarket wheel.

[Rex Karz]

I swear by the Kenda Dirt Dogs on 9" rims. A "Wooly Booger" type, but much flatter across than most, which make them great for trikes. Easy to get sideways and paddle-type for the sloppy stuff. Also discontinued, so good luck.
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