3.25 x 10 Trials Tires

massacre

massacre

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#1
Hello,

I have an MTD Trail Flite with 3.25 x 10 trials tires on it. These tires are OK but was looking for something better than OK for when I take it off road. Looking around I am not finding any 3.25 x 10 tires, but found some nice looking 3 x 10 tires.

Would it be a huge problem to use 3 x 10 tires? Is the 3.25 designation referring to the width of the tire, or the height of the tire?
Thanks in advance for any input, much appreciated!
 
Mongo44

Mongo44

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#2
I've always taken it to mean width. The tires will often times mention an overall diameter, as well. Not 100% on all this, now that I think about it, though. We'll need a rubber expert to roll on in here & sort this all out, I s'pect...
 
massacre

massacre

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#5
It sure what Blee is but although that chart was helpful, it gives me the 3.25 conversion but nothing on the 10 inch wheel part. I found tons of 3.25 tires but they were 18, 19, 21” tires prob meant for powered bicycles or mountain bikes.

Thanks for posting that though it was def helpful I appreciate it.
Like maybe I can use the 5” info to figure out the 10” metric conversion
 
massacre

massacre

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#9
Another question is-
Where are all the 3.25 tires?
Why are they all either 3.00 or 3.50?
Is the 3.25 problematic for some reason?
Or is just old stuff that no one makes anymore?
 
Charles S

Charles S

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#10
massacre said:
Hello,

I have an MTD Trail Flite with 3.25 x 10 trials tires on it. These tires are OK but was looking for something better than OK for when I take it off road. Looking around I am not finding any 3.25 x 10 tires, but found some nice looking 3 x 10 tires.

Would it be a huge problem to use 3 x 10 tires? Is the 3.25 designation referring to the width of the tire, or the height of the tire?
Thanks in advance for any input, much appreciated!
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The 3.25 is both, actually. The number designates the section width and, since tires using that old inch size system are 100% aspect ratio, meaning section height is 100% of (equal to) section width, it applies to both. A 3.50-10 should be slightly wider and slightly taller. Actual tire size can vary from one brand to another and even from one model/design to another of the same brand, in the same designated size.
(I have some 13x5.00-6 and 13x6.50-6 pocket bike tires that are actually only 11" OD!)

Here is a budget-priced 3.50-10 knobby (also available in 3.00-10). I would go 3.50 if there's room for a slightly larger tire.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shinko-421-off-road-scooter-tires

https://www.amazon.com/Shinko-Mini-Bike-Trail-Front/dp/B003CK9CRM
 
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Mongo44

Mongo44

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That's great information, Charles. I, too, thank you for posting that.

Massacre, how aggressive an off-road tread do you desire? With all the I would imagine there are many mini dirtbike tires in that size range.
 
massacre

massacre

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#15
I just meant tires that are in better condition.
My front tire has a decent amount of dry rot.
It has a tube in it so it is working for now but i just feel like it could fail at a bad time especially with rough terrain.

Thanks to all of you for all the helpful responses!
 
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Mongo44

Mongo44

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I was going to post a link on Bike Bandit for the 421, but noticed that Charles sent a link to that tire above and now Dave has confirmed. I would say the 421 has the votes. I "third" the motion...
 
Charles S

Charles S

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BikeBandit is okay but I would choose Revzilla and save some money, both accept PayPal, both accept returns with no restocking fee. Customer reviews on Google: BikeBandit: 92% positive (6,924 reviews); Revzilla: 97% positive (24,043 reviews).

Shinko 421 3.50-10
BikeBandit; $29.39 x2 = $58.78 + $10.95 shipping = $69.73
Revzilla: $26.36 x2 = $52.52 + free shipping = $52.52
 
massacre

massacre

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Charles S said:
BikeBandit is okay but I would choose Revzilla and save some money, both accept PayPal, both accept returns with no restocking fee. Customer reviews on Google: BikeBandit: 92% positive (6,924 reviews); Revzilla: 97% positive (24,043 reviews).

Shinko 421 3.50-10
BikeBandit; $29.39 x2 = $58.78 + $10.95 shipping = $69.73
Revzilla: $26.36 x2 = $52.52 + free shipping = $52.52
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Thanks for this Charles I just bought 2 new tires from revzilla.
 
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