Do the stock tires use tubes?
I need to learn how to replace my own tires.
Was planning on getting Dunlop 606's.
I'm thinking of buying a rear Cheng Shin C858. Is size 4.10-18 the size to get?

Any opinions on these inexpensive tires would be appreciated. I had Cheng Shins on my XT225 and was impressed with how they worked.
And for $29.09 if they suck I'm not out alot.

 

606 will be awesome Old Man! There are a few videos on the web that show exactly how to change a tire, but you first have to get some good spoons. This is what I have,




I also picked up one of these, and it really helps to keep the wheel from spinning and moving around.

 

yeah I just used 2 irons and a living room floor uggg didnt get me very far haha,, so pick up all the tools you can get haha

 

To make it easy, get at least two irons and one spoon. A bead buddy is also a nice tool to have. I coat the new tube in baby powder to make it slide easier. Windex around the tire when inflating to seat the bead easier. A five gallon bucket works well as a stand.

Also if you don't have it, get some axle grease.

FYI on the tires - I just tried some 606's on my bike. The riding I do is 90% offroad. My area is anything from dirt to sand to thick cake batter mud. My review - the rear tire is OK in dry, sucks in the mud. The front tire is asking for death in the mud or sand. It also washed out a couple times on me in the dry stuff..
The tires feel great on the road, so if that's what you're going for they're OK. But if you're doing a lot of off-road I'd get something else. At least in the front!

My last tires were the Kenda trakmaster II's and they were a lot better (in my opinion!) for off-road. Again - depends on what you ride.

 

5gal bucket and some big sharp screwdrivers, all you need

I had some irons ordered when that pic was taken, just hadn't arrived yet. Deej's ring-a-ding thing looks like it would make the job easier too.

 

I have a Dunlop 606 120 width in the rear which I like a lot. The front is a D606 which I won't buy again. It is very scary on rain grooves at 55MPH ...

I'm tempted by the Kenda TrackMaster II's so, I might give them a try next time. The Dunlop Ralley Raid looks good but, it's available in our size.

 

Dunlop D908F will be joining my D606 120 rear when the OE 606 front dies. Great combo from what I've read.

 

This is what I use. Works like the arm of a tire changer. Put the tool between the bead and rim and tap with a mallet. Works like a charm.

 

I've never had trouble getting the bead to break. I use my own body weight....so you could say that my weight works like a charm?

Hey Ol Guy what happened to all of those posts? Talk to me goose.

 

I got a spoon that has a welded T on it that works wonders for bending the tire so you can get your mitt in there and set the valve stem.....