Author Topic: opinions on 22" tires (Read 3718 times)

Trusty2stroke · « **on:** August 12, 2014, 10:11:25 PM »

So Im in desperate need of a new set of rear tires to last me until the winter. A local guy has a set new of rear razr 2 tires for a pretty good price. The only problem is that that are 22x11x9 and my current size is 20x11x9. I run a 22" tire in the front so it shouldnt sit weird but would there be any downfalls to running the taller rear tire??

broken1 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2014, 02:44:16 PM »

The rear end will sit higher & they will make your overall gear ratio numerically lower. Just like putting a smaller sprocket on the rear or a bigger one on the front. Personally I like 20" rears & would never run 22" but thats just my opinion.

pinned250r · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2014, 02:45:46 PM »

That's a lot of tire.....

Bowtie316 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2014, 04:30:13 PM »

22 is okay if you don't care about performance and only want to trail ride. Might want to drop a tooth in the front though unless you have a big motor.

mennis1971 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2014, 05:32:01 PM »

I don't even like 20's except for duning LOL. I like 18's. Some are bigger(18 in Kenda Klaws, for example, were almost a small 20- currently running 18 turf tamers for mx and supermoto) than others, but I roll 18's for everything but duning. I just don't like big tires as they IMO hurt performance to much, depending on where and what terrain you're riding. The only thing I would even consider running a 22 tire for is a super muddy XC race(or maybe a desert race, but we don't have those around here). If they were free, I still wouldn't want them cuz I don't ride in mud anymore. A muddy mx track is the only mud I've rode in a long time. If you get them, you'll prob have to change your gearing. You might wanna factor that into the price as well to see if they are worth buying.

Mickkey82984 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2014, 07:09:33 PM »

I don't know about trail riding but for dune or drag racing 22's are the way to go. Much more ground clearance. Don't get suck in the ruts. A taller tire will give you more top speed but will hurt acceleration.

brewer_brewer · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2014, 07:28:31 PM »

I would run a 22" if I ran rocky terrain or really rutted out trails to keep the swingarm free.

Razr 2 20" tires are closer to 21" when new because of the tread depth.

D Bergstrom · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2014, 08:24:38 PM »

The only tires I own are 22" rears, standard size out here in the desert. As much as I bash in swingarm skids, I wouldn't even think of trying anything smaller. I think my quad handles great, of course, I have only ever ran 22" tires. The only issue you will have is the RAZR2 is a heavy tire. If you have a mostly stock motor, it may not like them to much. May want to drop the front sprocket a tooth, that will make up the gearing difference between the two sizes.

Doug

Tbone07 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2014, 09:24:22 PM »

22's would be great for desert and XC riding

gibson265r · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2014, 09:26:12 AM »

Im running 22s on the rear and 23s in the front.