1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc Front trials tire?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by wrsrule, Dec 8, 2012.

  1. wrsrule Husqvarna

    Location:
    Thornton Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 wr 300
    I s anyone running a trials tire on the front?I'am currently running a Pirelli MT 43 on the rear of my wr 300 and are happy with the results.I currently run the Bridgestone ed78 knobby on the front and was wondering if it is worth it to run a trials tire up front?
    wrsrule, Dec 8, 2012
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  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I ran a 803 up front once on my 08 TXC450. Was pretty good for trail riding but not robust enough for me and limited stopping power.

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    Motosportz, Dec 8, 2012
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  3. KXcam22 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Kamloops, BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 SM630, 2017 300XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    08FZR6;07CRF450;98CBR900RR;02KTM200
    The front trials tires don't give enough stopping power in loose stuff. The rears seem to make more people happy than the fronts. I am always amazed at how well the rears perform. I wish someone would build a 3/4 trials 1/4 knobby tire. Cam.
    KXcam22, Dec 8, 2012
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  4. jmetteer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Woodland, WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TXC300 CR125 CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    WR250F, TRANSALP
    I ran a couple of them, the benefit is not as noticeable as a rear trials tire and there are more downsides.

    If you try the D803 front watch for sidewall cracking.

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    Later,
    jmetteer, Dec 8, 2012
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  5. Treesmacker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 CR150 "Woods set-up"
    Other Motorcycles:
    YZ125
    Watch out if you ride in any mud or wet grass! You will be on your ear if you even look at
    that front brake!! They also pack with mud and will not turn very well.
    Been there done that...
    Good Luck!
    Treesmacker, Dec 8, 2012
    #5