new tires

well i just put a set of dunlop 952's on my bike and went out and road it like i was mad at it for around three hours through some sandy, wet, tight trail sections here in nw fla. and i have to say that the new rubber has changed the way my bike rides , alot.
i'm still stock gearing and muffler as well, but when i first got the bike afew weeks ago i was not so happy in the woods . but with these new tires the bike handles better and goes through the gears so much nicer than before. so before you spend alot of money on other things get a set of 952's and ride and enjoy.
these are not street tires , they are offroad design.
enjoy!!!!!!!

Nice work mate, Knobbies make a difference that's for sure!

I just swapped the stockers for a D952 front and a Kenda Trackmaster II rear - best mod I've done so far! The bike sticks like glue off road instead of slipping and sliding, and actually does almost as well as the stockers on road.

Let me know how that rear D952 wears - I'm hoping to get about 2-3K 50-50 miles from the trackmaster. If the D952 sticks better in the dirt and lasts comparably, I might try it as well.

BPG wrote:

I just swapped the stockers for a D952 front and a Kenda Trackmaster II rear - best mod I've done so far! The bike sticks like glue off road instead of slipping and sliding, and actually does almost as well as the stockers on road.

Let me know how that rear D952 wears - I'm hoping to get about 2-3K 50-50 miles from the trackmaster. If the D952 sticks better in the dirt and lasts comparably, I might try it as well.

I'm getting about 1500 miles out of a Trakmaster.

warriordad,
Is your wr250 an X?
Didn't see it in you above post.
Sorry if I missed it.

I am looking for other rider's input about what they are putting on their X when doing serious running in the woods.

I got about 2500 street and trail miles from my rear Kenda trak master II ( K760 ) - although it's been pretty well shagged these past 500 miles...

I highly recommend this tire for the rear - along with a front Dunlop D952 (my D952 looks almost new after the same 2500 miles). Ridiculous traction in mud and soft loam, pretty good in rock, and can drag pegs w/ confidence on the street Plus they're like $50.

Wanted to try a 606 rear this time to see if I could get more mileage, but decided against it. My worn Trak Masters still hook up better than my buddys' much newer 606's in the mud Maybe if the 606 lasted a LOT longer... Nah, can't give up that much traction!!

I got about 4600 miles out of my OE trailwings and ~5000 miles out of my first set of D606's. The front trailwing was still serviceable (still have it actually as a backup) but the D606's were GONE at that mileage. I don't think they liked going down the BRP and through Deal's Gap.

I'm pretty sure I'm doing the Sandblast Rally in February so I'm looking at something WAY more aggressive for that. I'm thinking about a set of Michelin S12 XC's or Pirelli XCMS's along with a pair Neutech Tubliss's. After that, might be giving trials-type tires a try.

I've been very impressed with the Michelin T63 on my XT225; over 4,000 miles on them and got lots of tread left. Hadn't decided yet on the WR.

Sarah

I went with the 606's again. I can't believe the wear...still running the rear and on almost 7000 km.

Where are you guys finding trackmasters in the right size? Or are you going up in profile? All I can find are 120/100/18. If you want 120/90 I can only find it in a 19"

I got the 110/100-18 both times. There's also a 120/100 that's quite a bit heavier (but will fit), and a 100/100-18 that's pretty narrow. The 110/100 seems like a great match for the WRR.

I'm curious about the OP's mileage with the D952 rear - I wanted to try that or the Maxxis Desert IT. Not terribly concerned with DOT legal, I just want something that tractors through mud and up slimy hills, and lasts a good while on pavement...