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smaller 650 tire - 9/6/2008 7:43:24 PM

bobhoffmann

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the stock tire size on the outty 650 is the 26 inch carlisle act. I'm wondering what would be the differences if I mounted the 25 inch carlisle act. Would the one inch smaller tire lower the gearing any and allow it to accelerate quicker? the 1/2 inch loss in ground clearance isn't an issue with me, this is purely for fast trail riding. I would think that a smaller tire might actual handle better. I know the renegades come with 25 inch holeshot atrs that measure about 23.5 inches. I do have the hpg shocks all around so my handling and suspension feels much better than when stock. Just want to hear some pro and con opinions about this. thanks

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RE: smaller 650 tire - 9/7/2008 12:02:51 PM

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You might want to go with 25" terracross. They'd hook up better and the smaller size would be a bit quicker on accelleration.

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RE: smaller 650 tire - 9/7/2008 12:23:36 PM

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If you really want good acceleration.. go with a bias-ply tire. They are lighter than a Radial, thus allowing more horsepower to the ground via less rotating mass.. Heavier, not necesarily larger tires is what sucks out horsepoower.
One that comes to mind would be a Mudlite AT with the 3/4" lugs.

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RE: smaller 650 tire - 9/7/2008 1:45:19 PM

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yeah I thought of terras but I might have a set of 25 act for close to nothing

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