i need help choosing a new front tire

[john stu]

I need a new front tire for my cr250 and I want the best possible front tire for dirt with a hard base with a thin layer of loose dirt on top (the tracks I ride tend to have these conditions) what do you guys recommend? I have been running the Dunlop 490 or 739 an I need a better front tire. IM confused do I get hard terrain because of the hard base? or do I get intermediate because of the loose dirt on top?

 

[SoCalMatt]

I just installed a Kenda Carlsbad front tire today. I have never tried one before so I'll let you know how it goes. I too normally ride on hard surface conditions with a sandy, slippery surface. I'm probably not riding this coming weekend because I'm "On-Call" at work, unfortunately. :(

 

[john_bilbrey]

Sounds like you need a intermediate tire. The Pirelli 44 and Michelin M-12 are very popular around here (offroad-roots, rocks, and mud).

 

[john stu]

i was hoping to get more results

:ugg:

 

[Okiewan]

While not a fan of a the 756 on the rear (wears way too fast), they are great on the front. Also look at the Maxxis HT, great on hard pack, which IMHO is what you should be concerned about based on your decription of conditions.

 

[KX02]

I put a Pirelli MT 32 on my bike replacing the original 739 and it is worlds better!

 

[mnnthbx]

i was hoping to get more results

You know you posted a "my CR" question in a KDX forum? You may get much more response if you posted in an MX page or a product review page.

 

[Okiewan]

.. and ya know, I didn't notice that (wrong forum).
Moved.

 

[killerbeez 75]

Dunlop d-756 works great everywhere.

 

[Rcannon]

I just put aBrigestone 401F on the front of my bike. I usually use the 756 RR's which are excelent. The reason I went with the 401f is because it is available in a 90/100-21 size. This is almost 1/2 inch wider than normal. I really like the tire so far. and believe it was worth the 50.00 that I paid at Rocky Mountain atv.

 

[Motorep146]

I need a new front tire for my cr250 and I want the best possible front tire for dirt with a hard base with a thin layer of loose dirt on top (the tracks I ride tend to have these conditions) what do you guys recommend? I have been running the Dunlop 490 or 739 an I need a better front tire. IM confused do I get hard terrain because of the hard base? or do I get intermediate because of the loose dirt on top?

I prefer either a Pirelli MT18 or MT83/Scorpion Pro. If I'm riding mainly hard pack/rocks with some sand I'll use the MT18. If it's mainly soft with a touch of hardpack then I go the the MT83/Scorpion Pro. The prices are reasonable and they wear like iron. Right now I'm using an MT32 rear and a Scorpion Pro front on my RM. BTW, the Scorpion Pro is just an updated MT83 front. Run which ever you can find as they're both great.

Kevin

 

[James980]

I don't know if they are ideal for your conditions, but I'm relatively happy with the all-around performance of the reasonably priced Maxxis ITs I put on my bike this fall.

 

[500guy]

My track is as you described. Tires I have tried and like a lot are the Dunlop 756 and Maxxis HT. Tires I did not like, AT ALL, are the Dunlop 739 and M-12. To be completely fair thought, all the tires I did not like just happended to be on a KTM 250SX and the tires I do like where on either a CR250 or RM250....so your results may vary...

 

[soulmate33]

I say Dunlop 756