Hawk Tires

HighMountianHawk · 10-24-2018, 02:57 PM

Hello, previously someone asked about mostly on road tires, I want to ask if someone can refer me to some inexpensive decent quality off-road tires(Knobbies) For the Hawk. I do very little on road and majority off road. Thanks if you want to include the link, that would be great.

**JerryHawk250** · 10-24-2018, 03:25 PM

If you're okay with the Stock tires I'm sure there are few members on here that will be willing to sell you there take off tire or even send you them for the cost of shipping. That's how I got a set.

Kivi · 10-24-2018, 04:42 PM

You mean something like 50-50 tire? Or more off oriented? Im using 50-50 tire Maxxis 6034

HighMountianHawk · 10-24-2018, 09:11 PM

well I heard that the stock tires are not as good as some other aftermarket tires but what is the reason why? Do aftermarket tires grip the dirt better? Aftermarket tires last longer? I just don't know I'm new at this. as far as the second post is concerned, I think dirt bike knobby tires would be better for off-road wouldn't it? Rather than the dual sport tires?

HighMountianHawk · 10-24-2018, 09:12 PM

I wouldn't mind the 50/50 Tire if I knew it would grip off road just as good as on road

Kivi · 10-24-2018, 10:03 PM

I think Hawk is not that kind of extreme offroad bike as to need extreme knobble tires. My 200gy-a does not have power to handle 120-90-18 full knoble tyre well. In 6-7000km I had only 1 need for knobble tire, and this situation is below

. I drive a lot of road, too.

rojo_grande · 10-25-2018, 12:21 AM

Lots of choices. Shinko 244's are 50/50 ish, pretty cheap and wear well. Just got a set for the tt 250. Kenda track master is a more aggressive knobby. Shinko 700's are a little more street biased but still good on the dirt. Have Kenda 270's on the RX3 same tread pattern as the 244. There's also the Shinko 241 trials tire that is dot approved.

HighMountianHawk · 10-25-2018, 12:24 AM

you're right, the hawk is not that that kind of a bike for extreme conditions, however I get the adrenaline rush and I push it to the extreme, most of the time I just go on dirt roads but sometimes I go up steep hills, down steep hills, over rocks around logs, sometimes sand, sometimes mud. I don't like to go through mud though, but I do beat the crap out of my bike sometimes. too bad there's not a WR 250 that's just as comfortable as a hawk! lol. but I've been thinking a wr250 might be better for my purpose but I definitely love the hawk. I've been wanting to hit jumps but I know I can't do that with the hawk.

pete · 10-25-2018, 01:30 AM

Golden Tyre..." You may not of heard of them"

GT 316 90/90/21 or GT333 90/90/21
GT 230 110/90/18

stay with a 90 % aspect ratio.... keep your rims clear of rocks etc at lower pressures..

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pete · 10-25-2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HighMountianHawk

well I heard that the stock tires are not as good as some other aftermarket tires but what is the reason why? Do aftermarket tires grip the dirt better? Aftermarket tires last longer? I just don't know I'm new at this. as far as the second post is concerned, I think dirt bike knobby tires would be better for off-road wouldn't it? Rather than the dual sport tires?

Cheap tyres V more exspensive ones...
it is all to do with what you can't see...
carcass construction..

both the cheap and exspensive tyre grip well when new ... very little between them..
but when both the cheap tyre and more exspenive one are half worn... thats when
the carcuss construction comes into play..
The cheap tyre is done...while the exspensive one is still doing it's job...

When you buy a good tyre it's not really the knobs you are paying for but
what the are sitting on..
they have stress cords that when the tyre is loaded under power they change how
ridged the carcuss is... when the power comes off cornering/brakeing the carcuss
is more flexable better grip for cornering or brakeing... then power on the crcuss become
more ridged makeing the knobs dig...

Stuff you don't find in a cheap tyre to the same exstent...

...

HighMountianHawk · 10-25-2018, 07:41 AM

good point

Megadan · 10-25-2018, 01:10 PM

There are a lot of other things to consider if you want to get into real off road tires. As far as DOT compliant tires, Pirelli makes their MT16 intermediate tire, which is probably the best balance between construction and price out there. It comes in the stock Hawk sizes of 80/100-21 and 110/100-18, and can generally be found for around 60-70 a tire. For a good but more budget friendly tire the Kenda K760 Trakmaster II might be right up your alley. Also comes in stock Hawk sizes, and the rear tire is about 50 bucks, and the front around 40. Very similar to the stock Hawk tread pattern.

HighMountianHawk · 10-25-2018, 10:27 PM

Thanks Megadan! Perfect! I'll probably get one of the two.

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ChipToothy · 10-27-2018, 08:19 PM

What is the largest dual sport tire size/width these bikes can handle? 90/120?

10-24-2018, 02:57 PM	#1
HighMountianHawk Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 59	Hawk Tires Hello, previously someone asked about mostly on road tires, I want to ask if someone can refer me to some inexpensive decent quality off-road tires(Knobbies) For the Hawk. I do very little on road and majority off road. Thanks if you want to include the link, that would be great.
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10-24-2018, 03:25 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,553	If you're okay with the Stock tires I'm sure there are few members on here that will be willing to sell you there take off tire or even send you them for the cost of shipping. That's how I got a set. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel Last edited by JerryHawk250; 10-24-2018 at 03:58 PM.
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10-25-2018, 12:21 AM	#7
rojo_grande Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Weston, CO & Sangre de Cristos Posts: 240	Lots of choices. Shinko 244's are 50/50 ish, pretty cheap and wear well. Just got a set for the tt 250. Kenda track master is a more aggressive knobby. Shinko 700's are a little more street biased but still good on the dirt. Have Kenda 270's on the RX3 same tread pattern as the 244. There's also the Shinko 241 trials tire that is dot approved. __________________ '15 RX3 (Rojo's) '15 RX3 (marzhere's) '16 TT250
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10-25-2018, 01:30 AM	#9
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,261	Golden Tyre..." You may not of heard of them" GT 316 90/90/21 or GT333 90/90/21 GT 230 110/90/18 stay with a 90 % aspect ratio.... keep your rims clear of rocks etc at lower pressures.. ... __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com Last edited by pete; 10-25-2018 at 03:51 AM.
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10-25-2018, 01:10 PM	#12
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,982	There are a lot of other things to consider if you want to get into real off road tires. As far as DOT compliant tires, Pirelli makes their MT16 intermediate tire, which is probably the best balance between construction and price out there. It comes in the stock Hawk sizes of 80/100-21 and 110/100-18, and can generally be found for around 60-70 a tire. For a good but more budget friendly tire the Kenda K760 Trakmaster II might be right up your alley. Also comes in stock Hawk sizes, and the rear tire is about 50 bucks, and the front around 40. Very similar to the stock Hawk tread pattern. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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10-24-2018, 09:11 PM	#4
HighMountianHawk Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 59	well I heard that the stock tires are not as good as some other aftermarket tires but what is the reason why? Do aftermarket tires grip the dirt better? Aftermarket tires last longer? I just don't know I'm new at this. as far as the second post is concerned, I think dirt bike knobby tires would be better for off-road wouldn't it? Rather than the dual sport tires?
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10-24-2018, 09:12 PM	#5
HighMountianHawk Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 59	I wouldn't mind the 50/50 Tire if I knew it would grip off road just as good as on road
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10-25-2018, 12:24 AM	#8
HighMountianHawk Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 59	you're right, the hawk is not that that kind of a bike for extreme conditions, however I get the adrenaline rush and I push it to the extreme, most of the time I just go on dirt roads but sometimes I go up steep hills, down steep hills, over rocks around logs, sometimes sand, sometimes mud. I don't like to go through mud though, but I do beat the crap out of my bike sometimes. too bad there's not a WR 250 that's just as comfortable as a hawk! lol. but I've been thinking a wr250 might be better for my purpose but I definitely love the hawk. I've been wanting to hit jumps but I know I can't do that with the hawk.
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10-25-2018, 07:41 AM	#11
HighMountianHawk Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 59	good point
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10-25-2018, 10:27 PM	#13
HighMountianHawk Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 59	Thanks Megadan! Perfect! I'll probably get one of the two. b
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10-27-2018, 08:19 PM	#14
ChipToothy Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 819	What is the largest dual sport tire size/width these bikes can handle? 90/120?
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