The OEM tires are sized 245/60-18 on the 2000-2001, and 245/70-16 in 1999.
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| - The OEM tires are sized 245/60-18 on the 2000-2001, and 245/70-16 in 1999.
- Tires are K'nex pieces.
- Answer "Probably" Tyres fall into 4 main categories: Fast road Offroad Utility Durable road Fast road tyres will vary in width from 18 - 28mm, often have no tread ('slicks'), and need to be inflated to 90 - 120psi. They transmit every irregularity in the road through to the bike. Offroad are usually knobbly, 1.75" - 3" in width. They are inflated to much lower pressures than the road tyres, around 40psi is common. Utility are the type of tyres you see on kids bikes. They have some tread, are about 1 3/8" wide and inflate to lowish pressures.
- Tires! Even with the DR650's 17" rear tire there are still a fairly good number of tires to choose from depending on what type of riding you are planning on doing. We'll list them in the %street/%dirt format based on published data, riders experience or pull a rabit out of our hat best guess. So knowing that YMMV right along with traction you get. :-) We need your comments here riders!
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| - The OEM tires are sized 245/60-18 on the 2000-2001, and 245/70-16 in 1999.
- Tires are K'nex pieces.
- Answer "Probably" Tyres fall into 4 main categories: Fast road Offroad Utility Durable road Fast road tyres will vary in width from 18 - 28mm, often have no tread ('slicks'), and need to be inflated to 90 - 120psi. They transmit every irregularity in the road through to the bike. Offroad are usually knobbly, 1.75" - 3" in width. They are inflated to much lower pressures than the road tyres, around 40psi is common. Utility are the type of tyres you see on kids bikes. They have some tread, are about 1 3/8" wide and inflate to lowish pressures. Now we come to the really interesting category; durable road. Interesting, because the growth in commuting and on-road mtb riding has created an explosion in the designs of these tyres. Broadly there are two types of durable road tyres. Many are heavy and wider versions of the road racing tyres. They are similar in handling to the fast road tyres, but heavier and wider. The increased width enables lower pressures, soaking up vibration. They come in widths from 28mm to 37mm, with small amounts of tread. The other type is the 'balloon slick'. These are very wide (2" is common) tyres designed to offer lower rolling resistance whilst coping with city potholes and surfaces. The most well known is the Schwalbe Big Apple. Such wide tyres can use lower inflation pressures, making them less susceptible to punctures and cuts.
- Tires! Even with the DR650's 17" rear tire there are still a fairly good number of tires to choose from depending on what type of riding you are planning on doing. We'll list them in the %street/%dirt format based on published data, riders experience or pull a rabit out of our hat best guess. So knowing that YMMV right along with traction you get. :-) We need your comments here riders! Since the DR650 and the KLR use the same size tires..... This link will take you to the KLR community's awesome tire research and experience listing. It has pictures, links and rider comments on most of the major dual sport tire brands. All credit and thanks to the KLR guys for this great resource!
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