Fat Tire 590

[Salt Lake K5 Guy]

I’m thinking of trying out one of the Shinko 505 cheater tires on my 02 KX500. Has anybody tried putting a 120/90-19 on their 5 hundo? A buddy has one he’s not going to use because he got rid of his 19” rim. Looks like it might be a tad too fat, as the 110/90 I have on there now already looks like it’s using up most of the space there.

Thanks, all y’all.

[Sandblaster]

Since all tires are not created equal you will likely just have to try it.
I have ran a 130 on my KX500 and it barely fit..
I had to remove the chain guard and then re-install it after the tire was on, but it worked.
On my Supermoto I run a 160 and it barely fits.
It's a chore to get it around the brake caliper even with the chain guard removed and I have to run a spacer on my sprocket so the chain does not rub on the tire... But it works

[Salt Lake K5 Guy]

Well, I suppose I’ll give it a go then.
If you got a 130 in there, I should be able to squeeze in a 120. The Geomax AT 81RC that’s on there now is a 110, but it measures about 120.

Thanks,
Brent.

[Sandblaster]

Yep, tire sizes are all over the place.
You think it wouldn't be difficult to get it right...

[Salt Lake K5 Guy]

Well, for anyone out there who wants to try this tire on a KX500, it fits. Barely. But, it fits. The chain is the only obstacle. I’ll let y’all know how I like this tire when I get a chance to ride it. Here’s a quick pic.

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[Sandblaster]

Excellent info
Thanks

[Salt Lake K5 Guy]

While we are on the subject,
Sort of,
I’m looking to put a second back wheel together for the 02 KX500, so I don’t have to run my soft tire on the road , and for a paddle from time to time. If I could find a whole wheel in good shape, that would be cool. Otherwise, what hubs work well without any mods? Any suggestions on where to find one, preferably at least a complete hub/disc. Bare stuff is ok too. I’m planning on new rims for my current wheels in the fall, so worst case, I can just build a new back one now.

Thanks,
Brent.

[Sandblaster]

2 bearing 89-96 KX125 KX250 KX500
3 bearing 97-98 KX125 KX250 97-04 KX500
eBay

[Salt Lake K5 Guy]

I currently have a 3 bearing one

[Salt Lake K5 Guy]

Haven’t really seen anything that appealing on eBay lately. Any other ideas?