My neighbor helped me unload it early this morning and we've already mapped out trails for the weekend! The summer sun's out in full force and it feels like the perfect time to stretch this thing's legs. Planning to hit 2 local routes and maybe camp overnight if my roommate's old gear still holds up. Anyone here rocking the same model in Washington State? Wondering if the stock tires can handle rocky inclines without swapping.
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Finally got my 2023 Yamaha YXZ SS XTR home today
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romanpierce02
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Sounds like a great weekend planned!! The TW200's stock tires handle light trails and gravel okay , but for rocky inclines, many recommend swapping to more aggressive tires for better grip. For parts or salvage in Washington, check local motorcycle yards or sites like craigslistMy neighbor helped me unload it early this morning and we've already mapped out trails for the weekend! The summer sun's out in full force and it feels like the perfect time to stretch this thing's legs. Planning to hit 2 local routes and maybe camp overnight if my roommate's old gear still holds up. Anyone here rocking the same model in Washington State? Wondering if the stock tires can handle rocky inclines without swapping.
Thanks for the heads up! Will test the stock tires this weekend and see how they hold up on the steeper sections. If they start slipping or chunking, I'll start looking into upgrades before our next trip. Any tire brands you've had luck with on the YXZ for rocky climbs? We're near Spokane so if you know any yards or shops nearby with decent deals, I'm all ears.
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Totally agree on the tire swap, I learned that the hard way last fall on a trip near Mt. Rainier. My TW200 struggled on some steep, rocky switchbacks with the stock setup. Switched to Shinko 244s after that and it made a huge difference. For parts, I had luck with a small yard in Tacoma that mostly deals in dual-sport bikes.Sounds like a great weekend planned!! The TW200's stock tires handle light trails and gravel okay , but for rocky inclines, many recommend swapping to more aggressive tires for better grip. For parts or salvage in Washington, check local motorcycle yards or sites like craigslist
I wanted to post an update and also clarify something after re-reading the helpful replies here. I think there may be some confusion, as a couple of the comments have mentioned the TW200 motorcycle. My question concerns my YXZ 1000R side-by-side, a four-wheeled vehicle that utilizes UTV-style tires. I appreciate the willingness to help, but I want to ensure that any future readers are not confused by the motorcycle suggestions.
To provide a proper update on the YXZ, we took it out on some local trails. The stock tires performed okay, but I now see exactly what @Mario_szn mentioned about needing better grip on steep, loose rock. So, I want to bring my original question back to the YXZ owners out there, what specific UTV tire models have you found to be a good upgrade for rocky terrain?
To provide a proper update on the YXZ, we took it out on some local trails. The stock tires performed okay, but I now see exactly what @Mario_szn mentioned about needing better grip on steep, loose rock. So, I want to bring my original question back to the YXZ owners out there, what specific UTV tire models have you found to be a good upgrade for rocky terrain?