[SCLATER29]

hi all i need some expert reccomendations on some wheels for the 525 for mx setup

front rim size?

rear rim size?

front wheel size?

rear wheel size?

-i race hard pack/ sand mx i would prefer maxxis tyres so i also need reccomendation for tyre type

- next if i go down in wheel size from the original tyres on the 525 will i have to alter gearing?, what sort of effect does tyre size have on engine performance i.e will the bike rev more, loose top end ect

 

[kiwi-craig]

18 inch rears, go up one tooth on the front sprocket gets the gearing in the right ball park.

I use my stock rear suzuki ltr rims with Rocky Mountain tusk wheel spacers, gets it on the money (just under 51 inch)

fronts I use stock yamaha rims this gets another 1/2" or so each side without screwing the steering to bad.

As far as tires, see what the fast guys are using in your local conditions.

 

[SCLATER29]

18 inch rears, go up one tooth on the front sprocket gets the gearing in the right ball park.

I use my stock rear suzuki ltr rims with Rocky Mountain tusk wheel spacers, gets it on the money (just under 51 inch)

fronts I use stock yamaha rims this gets another 1/2" or so each side without screwing the steering to bad.

As far as tires, see what the fast guys are using in your local conditions.

hey man thanks for the advice, i posted this on the ozatv website and guys thier helped me out , i ended up with 18 x 9 x 10 on rear and 20x10x6 front , got some douglas racing rim locks, i changed the front sproket up one tooth gearing feels pretty close but the guys did some calculations and they wreckon to get even closer to original i should go one tooth smaller on rear, i got the sproket but haven;t tried mounting it yet as i mainly race mx and haven't felt i need more top end. you have offered some good advice on these forums kiwi, keep it up good to have active members

 

[bh84]

i know its a little late, but what model of tire did you get, ive used holeshot sxs for 2 years now, no problems till thies year, the same tire has been punctures twice

, they are a pretty good all around tire though. hey kiwi, do you think you could get me a link to those spacers?

 

[kiwi-craig]

SX's are the way to go !

rocky w site

billet spacer

 

[SCLATER29]

i know its a little late, but what model of tire did you get, ive used holeshot sxs for 2 years now, no problems till thies year, the same tire has been punctures twice

, they are a pretty good all around tire though. hey kiwi, do you think you could get me a link to those spacers?

i went with maxis MX that is what they are called as per thier website, i really like these tyres and cant say i can fault them except they appear very soft and i imagine they will wear real quick were i race as its hard pack and wreaks havoc on all tyres.

http://www.maxxis.com/products/atv/product_detail.asp?id=210 (front)

http://www.maxxis.com/products/atv/product_detail.asp?id=211 (rear)

 

[patrickj75]

Rath Racing makes billet rear MX hubs that bring the width out a little more. check out www.rathracing.com