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Posted by: Trx440
General duning. No monster air. Aftermarket suspension to soften the forces on the rims. Do you use different thicknesses between front and back? I had always used .190 reinforced since moving out here but probably don't need to spend the extra $$ anymore for strength. What do you guys think.
Posted by: Trx440
Thanks guys.
I think that I will go with a set of .160's. I weigh @ 270 in my birthday suit, probably pushin' 300 with my size 14 Stars and the rest of my gear so the strength is somewhat of an issue. I just wanted my fronts to be as light as possible so that I can turn my steering damper down. With plus 3's and those big heavy rims they make the bars jerk when turning unless the damper is cranked up. During busy weekends when there are lots of ruts, it can get tiring but having your damper on max is also a drag. Maybe I should get a Predator, from listening to the Polaris guys they have power steering or something. j/k I may get a set of .125's for one of the bikes to test it out on the front. Thanks again.
Posted by: Trx440
havinnoJ,
Two things.
#1 = How do you "cut out" the wheels as you suggest.
#2 = Does your screen name refer to the fact that you have no jump shot?
Posted by: Slacker1bob
I run .125 on all 4 and never had a problem under normal riding. I did hit a big rock once in the washes at Glamis that bent the lip a bit, but with a rubber mallet it was a ten minute fix.
Posted by: dariusld
All four of my .125's have slight bends in them and I don't even know how. I would get at least 0160's. I wonder the weight savings between .125 and .190 rims?
Posted by: havinnoj
I run .125's on all my bikes. Have not really had any bending problems. Get .160's if it will make you feel better and then get them cut out to save weight (if you are worried about that).
Posted by: SANDMAN430
i run 190 never miss rides that way
Posted by: Bing
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i run 190, i never have to worry about rims that way.
well,,,,dont rely on that
I noticed a huge warp(big dent/wobbly wheel) in my .190s(real bad) after the 1st ride (on the trails),,,,and I didnt hit a thing
all im saying is,,,dont expect the .190 to be bulletproof
after all it is rolled aluminum
Posted by: raptor03
160's are the best,190'a are too heavy.125 are nice but bend..
Posted by: oldsandman
General duning, go with the .125's they will be fine. I'm set-up on my r like you're set-up and I've never had a problem.
Posted by: OutOfControl
I run .190 in the front to help keep the front end down and .125 in the rear
Posted by: reconranger
I run .125's only on the front, and only in the dunes. I have seen guys flatten a .125 rear after landing a big jump.
Posted by: 250R4LIFE
Go .160, Not to heavy & not to weak.
Posted by: Hossblur
I go with 160's figured I split the difference
Posted by: CroBiker
i run 190, i never have to worry about rims that way.
hey, TRX440: what type of steering damper do u have? is it worth the money, and how is it a drag to have it canked up...i'm lookin at gettin one for x-mas. thanx.
Posted by: K2Snow
30 pounds worth of gear? whoaaa
Posted by: IwannaTRX450R
For duning my .125 wheels work great I haven't had any trouble with them at all. ITP recommends .125 for sport riding and duning and .190 for racing. You could get the .190 but it would cost you more.
