PDA

View Full Version : Wheel sizes options for zongshen Sierra


Pabesco
12-11-2012, 06:44 AM
Hi guys hope all is well. I'm about to order a 21 inch front wheel and 18 inch rim spokes and tire for the rear. Hub already here. I was wondering if these are the only size options for the zong or can I go higher. I'm 6 feet and 240 lbs and need a taller bike similar to the height of a 650. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

Weldangrind
12-11-2012, 10:10 AM
21 and 18 are the best choices in terms of tire selection. I had a Honda XL250S last year that had a 23" front wheel, but tires were very hard to find. You can buy a 19" rear rim, but again, tire selection is compromised.

Pabesco
12-12-2012, 01:51 AM
Thank you for the info. I think I'll stick with what I have in mind already b18 and 21.

FastDoc
12-12-2012, 11:26 AM
All motocrossers nowadays run 19" rear rims but I would use an 18" because the tire has a higher profile and is more resistant to 'snakebite' puncture and protects the rim better from offroad rock induced damage.

Motocross----19"
Enduro--------18"

SpudRider
12-12-2012, 11:04 PM
I agree with the others, Pabesco. ;) You get the best tire selection if you stick with an 18-inch rear wheel, and a 21-inch front wheel. :) You can choose tires with higher profiles if you want to further increase the saddle height.

Spud :)