XR 650 tire

[jjordan]

Just wondering what everbody thought was the best front tire for the xr 650 running baja prerunning and desert riding....looking for a tire with slight edge to sand conditions.

 

[worcs761]

Dunlop 756 front and back with HD thick tubes. Drop the forks down in the clamps about 3/16 to 1/4 inch. Check the sag to 3-7/8 to 4 inches. Deep sand with a lot of turns. Turn the idle up a taste so you will not be stalling the motor. Braaap!

 

[kenaroo]

the new Dunlop GeoMax 51 is the successor to the 756.

I've been running the 90/100-21 in the front with great grip everywhere. the wider tire of the 90 series works great for the big thumper

 

[Baja Fool]

Dunlop 756 front and back with HD thick tubes. Drop the forks down in the clamps about 3/16 to 1/4 inch. Check the sag to 3-7/8 to 4 inches. Deep sand with a lot of turns. Turn the idle up a taste so you will not be stalling the motor. Braaap!

X2...especially the idle. These motors always stall at idle when run hard.

 

[MBLACKMAN]

If you can find some, the Pireli mt18 Heavy Duty, all time favorite

 

[eschettler]

If you can find some, the Pireli mt18 Heavy Duty, all time favorite

I agree. MT18 HD is a great tire for desert/baja.

 

[PARTS PIMP]

i think facorty honda used dunlop d606 dot tire which i used on my 650 for ever it was a little hard but has a very small sidewall and is less likely to get pinched

 

[AgentSmith]

I agree. MT18 HD is a great tire for desert/baja.

The Pirelli MT-18 HD has morphed into the Pirelli Scorpion XCMH. Same basic tire...new number.

A great front tire.

 

[Osidebronco]

I just bought a Maxxis (i think IT) and its great, best front tire i have had on bike.

 

[jjordan]

I have the Maxxis on now and it seems fine but I know on my old WR450 I really liked the pirelli mt18