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Opinions please - 8/5/2008 12:31:13 AM

kristian

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I want to switch to 29.5x10's all the way around but should I???, as of now I'm running 29.5x10 fronts and 29.5x12 rears. I really want to switch to skinnies all the way around because I like the way it looks and I will gain back a little power, but I need to know if it will help or hurt my mudriding performance.

Allright first off, I ride in Louisiana Gumbo mud, occasionally and far and few between I ride thru bottemless mudholes but most of the time the holes I ride in have a hard bottom the bottom might down about 2.5-3+ feet and sometimes the mud is very thick almost like PB but it has a bottem (or is that consider bottemless mud???) but other times it will be watery mudholes and have a hard bottem. Also this has nothing to do with the mudriding aspect of it but I also like to be able to waterwheelies, and im not sure if you can with skinnies all around???

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RE: Opinions please - 8/5/2008 8:05:17 AM

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I don't believe in most cases front tires on all four corners is the way to go unless your need top performance in pits. The exceptions that come to mind are our MST Outlaw and if you have to much tire for the ATV you have. I truly believe the 450 Honda even modded properly like yours will not turn your tires as well as you would like. That's why more than likely, is the reason you asked your question. In your case you should be able to turn the 29.5x10 better than the 29.5x12. BTW, congrats on having one of the best mud modified 450's I've come across in a long time.

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RE: Opinions please - 8/5/2008 2:55:54 PM

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Thanks BUSHOG!!!

, so you think its set-up pretty good???...sorry I got the "big head" when I read that part lol., anyways back on topic lol....I can turn my tires with no problem, but I was really just wondering if switching to skinnies would help or hurt my mud performance??? I can stay with what I have now but I was wanting to try skinnies all around because I mostly like the way it looks but i also figured that it would take a little "stress" off my bike/engine.

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RE: Opinions please - 8/5/2008 3:06:00 PM

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If you are turning them fine, I think a switch to 29.5x10's all around will be in majority to your detriment.

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RE: Opinions please - 8/7/2008 5:31:59 PM

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I know its really all about what I decide to do...but...I guess what I'm really wanting to know is....is switching to 29.5x10's all the way around going to help me "mud" better???,worse???,or no different???....i just don't want to hinder my mudding abilites.

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RE: Opinions please - 8/7/2008 7:17:15 PM

muddin011

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12's in the rear help grab better and stay on top of the mud, Skinnie's cut like a knife in water and will still water wheelie with no problems, i can get mine to stand up just by tapping the gas in tire deep water

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RE: Opinions please - 8/8/2008 4:31:52 PM

J_Fred

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I don't see skinnies helping you in anyway, other than maybe pit races. More tire = more traction. With your SRA, the last thing you want is skinnier tires, imo.

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RE: Opinions please - 8/8/2008 8:59:09 PM

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The 10's and 12's are a very good combo, I would stick with the setup you have. Just my personal opinion.

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RE: [Deleted] - 8/14/2008 4:40:15 PM

kristian

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RE: [Deleted] - 8/14/2008 5:24:32 PM

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I ride with a lot of guys that run the 10" on all corners. Me personally I like the 10-12 setup. Think about it this way, when you run through a mud hole your front tires dispalce the mud so if your running the same size on the back the have nothing to bite to, your tire is following the same rut, well thats just my opinion. Hey it's your machine, try it if you don't like it put your 12" back on. Me personally I would rather run 12" on all 4 corners.

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RE: [Deleted] - 8/17/2008 8:43:28 PM

kristian

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Okay I also ride in deep water alot and I like to water wheelie. I just got this Foreman a few weeks ago and I haven't taken it through any deep water yet....so my question is...with the 12's in the back is my rearend going to float up or is my bike going to try to roll over when I get in deep water??? or will I be able to water wheelie without having to worry about rolling my bike???, thanks

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RE: [Deleted] - 8/17/2008 9:35:50 PM

BruteMan750

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Foreman is a great bike...Very easy to snorkel. As far as your bike and water a foreman is pretty nose heavy. If your worried about your rear floating put water in your back tires but remember that is adding extra stress to your machine. I run 12" on the back and like it that way. My buddy I ride with has a 450 Foreman and he runs 28" Laws 10.50 wide on all 4 corners and loves it.

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