Power Kite Forum - tire question (time for new set)

krumly

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posted on 28-7-2007 at 08:04 AM

tire question (time for new set)

I have an older PL Comp buggy, and it's time for some new tires. Currently running 2 ply ribbed 4 x 8 x 4.80.

Since nothing much wider will fit in the current fork, anyone have recs over ribbed vs smooth tread? Know I need to go 4 ply. I mostly run grass fields, occasionaly get beach time and may make it to a dry lake on vacation...

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posted on 28-7-2007 at 08:39 AM

I've been thinking for a while to get some Big Foot Lites for my back wheels.... anyone know where I can get them in the US?

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posted on 28-7-2007 at 09:08 PM

KYTE SLINGER

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posted on 29-7-2007 at 05:14 AM

krumly

if your riding mostly on grass you might want to keep the front tire rib especially if the grass is wet or really dry {like dead} grass.

trying to make sharp turns on grass will push the front end out making it impossible to turn until you shift your weight back over the fork

smoothies on the back will help crank those turns faster

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posted on 29-7-2007 at 08:34 AM

Thanks, Kyte Slinger -

I like your suggestion - I can skid the rear pretty well now 'cuz my rears are almost bald. Maybe I'll get a set of each, so I can swap 'em out.

krumly