XR50 snow riding

[Wolf]

Hey guys,
I need some help....as usual :)
My son wants to ride his xr50 in the snow and on ice. Any tire recommendations? It doesn't look like the stock ones have enough meat to stud them up.

 

[Red Rider 53]

I don't think thats such a good idea to go snow riding with a fifty.

 

[Wolf]

Ah, my son (6) had it out over the weekend. As long as there is snow, traction was ok, kinda like riding mud he said, but in order to take it out on the ice we need some studs.

 

[MXN4FUN]

Switch to some tires the pee wee guys are running (same size rims) and 3/8 screws. Motosports Factory (Waukesha) or Torque Center(New Berlin) should be able to hook you up. Fiddies feel like they have power on the slippery stuff ;) Plus anytime riding is a good time.

 

[Wolf]

Thanks!

 

[TrackMaster2]

i dont know, i had my cr125 out today and kept getting deep in the snow and couldnt get out, dont let him go very far, i think hed be ok just dont let him wander off, roads are pretty slippery, lol id know i had my bike 6th wide open :eek: in the icy roads, rear end was goin crazy. but i only laid it down once trying to turn around lol. might wanna get your bike out yourself and ride with him. :thumb:

 

[Jasle]

The Michelin starcross 2.50X10 is a great tire for studding. good thick lugs. Do you have any ice racing in your area??? You could probably find some used ones ready for you. The michelin is realitivley inexpensive and lasts a good long time.

You'd be surprised at a studded tire. Better traction than on dirt sometimes.

 

[Wolf]

Jasle,
Yes, we have plenty of ice racing around here, but all big bikes, no mini bike classes.
I know how well studs work, I ride my KDX all winter on the lake, and in the woods, so now junior is jealous and wants to go on the ice too. He gets pretty good traction in snow without studs, and is completely hooked.
Yeah I'd be interested in finding some used ones.

 

[FMFHonda161]

Me and My dad used the snow blower to make and xr 50 track in the back yard. It carried us both around very well and we had a blast. We even had an uphill section with the incline in our hill. good Times!