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Offline bleeding green

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kx 500 rear tire
« on: July 12, 2014, 01:24:19 AM »
so i am sure this has been covered but i can't seem to find any good info. i need a new rear tire for my 500. i run in soft to intermediate terrain. anybody have any suggestions on something that hooks up decent and wears decent. i know thats difficult on a 500 but there must be a tire that holds up better than most. any help?  (looking for 19 inch answers)
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2014, 01:30:45 AM »
I just started running these new Dunlops...and so far I'm very happy with them...the GeoMax32 on the 500 is awesome in sand and loam.

GeoMax32
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,12758.0.html

GeoMax52
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,12960.0.html
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2014, 02:46:29 PM »
thanks foxx!
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2014, 05:55:08 PM »
IRC M5B :-o :-o
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2014, 09:35:13 PM »
Quote from: alward25 on July 12, 2014, 05:55:08 PM
IRC M5B :-o :-o

I've always wanted to try one of them...but I don't think they make one big enough in a 19"...I think that's what kept me from trying one. 
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2014, 04:50:37 AM »
Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on July 12, 2014, 09:35:13 PM
Quote from: alward25 on July 12, 2014, 05:55:08 PM
IRC M5B :-o :-o

I've always wanted to try one of them...but I don't think they make one big enough in a 19"...I think that's what kept me from trying one. 

They offer a 110/90/19 that is pretty dang burley, lot's of guys here in the NW run it on their MX bikes.
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2014, 04:56:41 AM »
yeah that's what I thought, I only run 120's and on occasion a 130, due to the 80% sand in my area NE...if I run anything smaller than 120, they just spin and sink/dig, rather than "float" and hook-up.
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2014, 05:39:01 AM »
i agree that the mb5 looks sweet but i also want to run at least a 120 for the same reasons as foxx. lots of loose stuff where i ride.
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2014, 05:41:21 AM »
They run fat on sizing, it is hard to tell the difference between a 120 and a 140.
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2014, 05:48:29 AM »
hmmm...maybe I can talk my Kawie dealer into ordering one to stock on the rack so I can actually see one before making a commitment on buying one.
As it is now, I've got 5 tires with only a couple rides on em that I'll never use again, cause they weren't what I was hoping, performance wise.
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2014, 10:37:00 AM »
may i ask which ones you tried and were not happy with?
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2014, 10:53:13 AM »
Quote from: bleeding green on July 13, 2014, 10:37:00 AM
may i ask which ones you tried and were not happy with?
 

absolutely...

Maxxis Max Cross IT
Dunlop 773
Bridgestone 204
Pirelli MXMS
Michelin Starcross MH3

out of the 5, the Maxxis was the worst...but, in it's defense, it really isn't made for sand.
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2014, 10:57:38 AM »
on the front...I'm running the Dunlop GeoMax11...


this tire sticks!!...period!!

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,12884.0.html
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2014, 03:06:46 PM »
wow! you have just about tried them all. i guess i will give the dunlop a try. thanks!
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Re: kx 500 rear tire
« Reply #14 on: July 14, 2014, 04:02:32 PM »
Best I have found is swapping to tubliss and running trials pressures     evil traction
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