Bigger (fatter tires)

Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dan888
I have a D606 130 on mine now. I haven't noticed any negative effect, but also no real positives either. (one negative is that the 130's cost more) I will go back to a 120 after this one wears out.

130 on the left and a 120 on the right , both dunlop d606's

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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by WestOzKLX
Lower pressure will give you more traction not fatter tyres. 120 on the rear is good but you'll be pushing it fitting a 130 or 140. Most 21" fronts are pretty much the same.
Whats a good PSI for highway driving>
 
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30 psi
 
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I think I've been using around 28psi
 
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Originally Posted by 09klx
I was hoping for better traction, since i wiggle alot on the freeway and i figured wider tire = more grip.
nope, wont help.
 
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dan888
I have a D606 130 on mine now. I haven't noticed any negative effect, but also no real positives either. (one negative is that the 130's cost more) I will go back to a 120 after this one wears out.

130 on the left and a 120 on the right , both dunlop d606's

Just to make sure for the 09 KLX250S
Stock is
Front Tire Size 80/100x21
Rear Tire Size 100/100x18

You went to
What about the front?
Rear 120/100X 18 ?
 
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