Author Topic: Paddle Tires (Read 3823 times)

alan · « **on:** May 11, 2003, 10:20:54 AM »

I am looking for recomendations for which paddle tire to buy for my 18" wheel on my O1 KX5

Alan

Paul · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2003, 10:47:42 AM »

Same one I use... Cheng Shin 10 blade 5.60 X 18. Goes for about $50

alan · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2003, 12:22:37 PM »

Quote from: KX500

Same one I use... Cheng Shin 10 blade 5.60 X 18. Goes for about $50

I just got that one for myYZ490 and I don't think its going to fit. The 560x18 Cheng Shin supper knob is what I am running now on my 490 so I thought it would fit The knobby is 27" high and the 560 Chen Shin paddle is all most 29" high. It is a mean looking tire just like the 560 knob. That's great news that it will fit the KX! Did you have to do anything differant like add a link in your chain? What sproket are you running on that wheel.

Thanks!

Alan

Paul · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2003, 12:26:18 PM »

I use the stock ratios with that bad boy, 14/47. All I had to do was get an extra link and slide the tire all the way back.

alan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2003, 12:31:04 PM »

Quote from: KX500

I use the stock ratios with that bad boy, 14/47. All I had to do was get an extra link and slide the tire all the way back.

Thanks for the info Paul!

Paul · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2003, 12:47:20 PM »

No problem

ShanMan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2003, 05:14:58 AM »

I concure. I run a 10 blade with stock gearing too, and there isn't a dune I cannot climb...even with my fat ass (245) on it!

I did see a CR500 at Glamis during Easter weekend that was running a 12 blade...I didn't even know one existed. That bad boy must throw rediculous amounts of sand!

Author Topic: Paddle Tires (Read 3823 times)

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