New tires

[r80rt]

My Donkey got new shoes, I got tired of the front wheel trying to wash out on dirt roads so I put these on. These Shinko 241's will be better for what I need.

 

[TrailBoss]

What is the exact spec? I'm going to order a pair. Where did you get them?

 

[r80rt]

These are Shinko SR-241's in 2.75x17 size. . I found them on Ebay. There are clearance problems with anything larger than the 2.75.
The factory tires aren't bad, but for my area and use these are much better.

 

[bay125er]

Do these fit without lifting the front fender? Also are Shinko 244's an option?

 

[r80rt]

Yes these fit without raising the fender. I don't think the 244 is available in the 2.75 size.

 

[fmdualexhaust]

Where did you find the donkey decal?

 

[bay125er]

What is the stock rim width? I do know the 244 comes in a 2.50-17...

 

[r80rt]

Where did you find the donkey decal?

This? It was a gift from a friend on the ADV forum.

 

[bay125er]

Ah looks like stock rim is around 1.85 inches wide?

 

[r80rt]

What is the stock rim width? I do know the 244 comes in a 2.50-17...

The rim width is 1.60.

 

[bay125er]

That is what I get for being too lazy to go to the garage! Looks like the top speed for that tire is 62mph. Perfect for this bike that can never really hit that. I really wish the 244 came in the right size.. How do you like the 241 on road?

 

[r80rt]

I like them fine on the road, they are a good tire. Easy to find, inexpensive and a good match for these bikes. Remember, the legendary Trail 90 got famous with tires like this!

 

[bay125er]

Wonder how they compare to the IRC TR1.

 

[r80rt]

They look very similar, I would expect them to be about the same. I would have bought either one, but I found the Shinko's first.
I like trials tires on these bikes.

 

[bay125er]

They look very similar, I would expect them to be about the same. I would have bought either one, but I found the Shinko's first.
I like trials tires on these bikes.

One big difference is the IRC TR1's are P rated. Good up to 94mph (vs ~62 for the sr-241's) so they are likely a harder compound. Maybe better street, but worse dirt performance?

 

[r80rt]

They should be good all around, I don't think I could tell the difference.

 

[Southwest ORV]

These bikes don't make enough hp to wear tires out quickly. I think this looks like a great option.

 

[AZ7000']

3.0's fit, close but they fit. I would pick a 2.75 for the front and a 3" rear. FWIW I can feel the knobs on the pavement, not bad but different, I used the stock tubes and slimed them both. I also hear lots more gravel caught in the knobs scraping the inside of the front fender too.

 

[r80rt]

They do look good on there.

 

[Msfitoy]

What size inner tube do you guys use for 3.00-17 tires? Please share your tire/tube source? Thanks!