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Originally Posted by Weldangrind
Thanks again for the photos Spud.
Is that a DOT rear tire? It looks really agressive.
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You are welcome, WG.
Yes, the K760 Kenda Trakmaster is a DOT approved dual sport tire.
Based upon the recommendation of others, and my experience with a very similiar Dunlop D752 tire, I bought the Kenda K760 Trakmaster tire in size 100/100-18 for the YamaZong’s rear wheel.
This tire fits the Yamaha XT225 swingarm with room to spare, and it does not rub the chain guard.
For the first hundred miles or so, this tire is a little skatey on the pavement. However, after scuffing it up a little, it rides very well on the street.
The Kenda K760 tire has done a very good job for me on pavement, gravel roads, powered soil, mud, loose rocks, and hard rocky trails.
This tire also wears very well. I like this tire very much, and I got it for a great price from Rocky Mountain ATV.
http://www.kendausa.com/motorcycle/d...rakmaster_k760
Incidentally, I also very much enjoy the Shinko 244 tire I have mounted on the YamaZong's front wheel.
The Shinko 244 is available in 5 different sizes for an 18-inch wheel, ranging in size from 3.00-18, to 5.10-18.
http://www.shinkotireusa.com/product/product.php?id=24
I ordered my Shinko 244 tire, in size 3.00-18, from the local Honda dealership. I paid $27 for my tire, and it arrived 24 hours after I had ordered it! I have traveled about 3,000 miles on the Shinko 244, and it does a superb job on the Zong's front wheel. If anything, the Shinko 244 wears even better than the Kenda K760; it is a great tire, at a great price!
Spud