23" front and 22" rear tires---Crazy or not?

[Guest]

I was thinking of getting 23" front and 22" rear tires with the hope of making my Rappy more stable and easier to ride in the ruff , rocky stuff and to add a little ground clearance. I realize there will be a weight, gearing, and
cornering compromise but I dont race and dont do big jumps. I was gonna get a Wolverine but it was way to heavy and ugly for my tastes so I was hoping this tire combo would make my Rap350 a little easier to ride and a little more rough trail friendly. What do you guys think?

 

[speedped79]

go for it

 

[06yfm350]

only problem is.. is that you'll lose your bottom end with bigger tires, but other than that, get a smaller sprocket and itll even out. go for it.

 

[yamaharaptor350]

Pick up a 12 tooth front sprocket and your set with that setup...

 

[boxhead]

The difference between 20" and 22" tires is the same as two teeth on the rear sprocket, you'll gain a little low end by the front sprocket change.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all the replies, this site rocks. Do you think I can slip on the 12 tooth and use my original chain and take up the slack with the adjusters?

 

[yamarider]

yeah that will work, but if your original sprocket and chain is starting to get worn it would be a good idea to get new front and rear sprockets and a new chain. New sprockets and old chains don't always mix together very well, sometimes you have problems with the sprocket wearing out quickly or the chain jumping off the sprockets.