You would be limited using 16s from a ninja 250, but just think about how many of those rims are out there. It would definitely be a lot less expensive than buying custom made 17s. I could deal with the limited tire selection if the rims cost me 10% of what new 17s would cost.

So anyone tried to bolt on some ninja 250 rims? I know this question gets asked pretty frequently, a definitive answer would be great.

 

I hate to keep bumping this but I haven't been able to find a definitive answer on this in my search of the interwebs. Does anyone know if the rims off a ninja 250 will work as supermoto rims on a KLX250?

 

hmmmmm im not totally sure,, I think the problem is, is that nobody here has tried it,, you can always try it and put up a report and be the first lol,, oh and Yossarian Welcome to KF DUDE,, and good luck with your ninja wheel

 

08 ninja wheels are now 17" if that helps.

 

there are a few guys over here in Japan who have been using the NSR250 wheels on the KLX, with some spacers and shims.

Wheel looks like this....http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w28925058
On the bike looks like this.....http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e78767866

 

OK.as i'm mostly done with this forumn and adding comments i will add this....For the 21/18 combo run a set of Dunlop D607's.they are the ultimate for a sportsman setup and do not argue with me....they just work.I have 6600 miles on my rear tire so far....still prolly 2500 left at least!.as for the 21/17 run the same combo but it then have a matching tread pattern front/rear.If u go to 17's.....run the D607's......not telling u anyting but you can run whatever tire you want but i'm just tellin u what works.asphalt=D607 other than that add the other tires in slowly.....every one does has an opinion but i will stand firm behind this one....unless you have used them and have ever had an issue with handling or failures then lemme know.

 

which better dunlop d607 compared to avon... certainly avon is cheaper