[Alex1224]

Wondering if we can get a thread of photos of tires 33” and larger on the KRX. Trying to get a thread of all the options out there. Thanks in advance! Please do not start arguments of what tires are better or what size is better. Thanks!!

 

[Rocky Heap]

here's one of the best size comparisons photos out there.........35" vs stock 31" not my rigs.

 

[trooper]

35” Braven Bloodaxe

 

[Outrun]

These are 35" Maxxis Roxxzillas. Love them over 1000 miles later.

 

[BobX2]

A lot also depends on the brand of tire you get. They most definitely don't all measure up to their advertised size. I run a 32" BFG KM3 tire. I have a picture of it beside the "31" inch Carnivore. Both are mounted and at 14 psi. The other picture shows the difference between the 32" BFG and the 30" Tusk Terrabite. There is MUCH more than a 2" difference between them. I know you are talking 33" and larger, but you might also want to consider the availability of the different sizes if you should ever need a replacement or spare. 32" is very common, 33" is kind of a unicorn size, and 35" is a little more common. Just something else to consider.

 

[Outrun]

35" Roxxzilla racing..

 

[BigParm]

A lot also depends on the brand of tire you get. They most definitely don't all measure up to their advertised size. I run a 32" BFG KM3 tire. I have a picture of it beside the "31" inch Carnivore. Both are mounted and at 14 psi. The other picture shows the difference between the 32" BFG and the 30" Tusk Terrabite. There is MUCH more than a 2" difference between them. I know you are talking 33" and larger, but you might also want to consider the availability of the different sizes if you should ever need a replacement or spare. 32" is very common, 33" is kind of a unicorn size, and 35" is a little more common. Just something else to consider.
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Man I really like those BFG’S. They look like a much more “squared” off tire, vs the rounded stock tires.

 

[Kbar 38]

Obviously the 35 inchers are super cool, but can anyone using them talk about differences in speed or acceleration from the stock 31" tires?

 

[Sandman_73]

Obviously the 35 inchers are super cool, but can anyone using them talk about differences in speed or acceleration from the stock 31" tires?

Its a tradeoff. You cant overcome physics BUT the benefits that come with increased ground clearance and MUCh more durable tire outweigh the performance hit for many.

 

[trooper]

Obviously the 35 inchers are super cool, but can anyone using them talk about differences in speed or acceleration from the stock 31" tires?

Minimal difference on mine but the Braven’s only clock in at 48lbs so not a huge difference.
Take off from dead stop is a little slower but on the trails I couldn’t really tell much of a decline in piwer or throttle response. Have not tried high speed yet.

 

[Kbar 38]

Thanks guys for both of your answers!

 

[Outrun]

Obviously the 35 inchers are super cool, but can anyone using them talk about differences in speed or acceleration from the stock 31" tires?

I have 35s on mine. Take off is a little slower but not really by much. Top speed is now faster. Acceleration is about the same. Eats up fast stuff very well. Obviously crawls over everything much easier. It's like cheat mode.

Spend some time on YouTube. Seems like the go to for the KRX is favoring 35s. I now have 6 buddies with KRX's on 35s in my AO and we have everything here from fast desert to slow "Mini Moab".

 

[Kbar 38]

I have 35s on mine. Take off is a little slower but not really by much. Top speed is now faster. Acceleration is about the same. Eats up fast stuff very well. Obviously crawls over everything much easier. It's like cheat mode.

Spend some time on YouTube. Seems like the go to for the KRX is favoring 35s. I now have 6 buddies with KRX's on 35s in my AO and we have everything here from fast desert to slow "Mini Moab".

That sounds really good. It looks like Kawasaki took the time to design a drive train that helps the big tires to perform well.

 

[Robman]

35in pro armor crawler xg

 

[johnpr]

Do you find a lose of power with 35s.

 

[Sandman_73]

Do you find a lose of power with 35s.

Post #9 and #10. Did you read the thread??

 

[johnpr]

I'm new to this CVT sxs , been driving a fj40 land cruiser for over 25 years, but if i put bigger ties on i would loose power. It changes the gear ratio. Should it do the same foe a s x s .

 

[Robman]

I'm new to this CVT sxs , been driving a fj40 land cruiser for over 25 years, but if i put bigger ties on i would loose power. It changes the gear ratio. Should it do the same foe a s x s .

Yes it will change the ratio as well just like a vehicle, but the power loss is very minimal.

 

[BobX2]

I'm new to this CVT sxs , been driving a fj40 land cruiser for over 25 years, but if i put bigger ties on i would loose power. It changes the gear ratio. Should it do the same foe a s x s .

You are correct, and it does do the same. That's simple physics. I think that with the lower gearing on the KRX it isn't as bad as on other brands. Anyone who says there is no difference isn't being quite honest about it. The OEM tires are actually more like 30", not a true 31". Going up to a true 35" is going to make a big gearing difference, and a noticeable change. I have read that a couple of the advertised 35's are actually closer to 33" inch's, so the performance differences would obviously be less. I could feel a difference going from the OEM "31's" to my true 32" BFG's.

 

[Robman]

You are correct, and it does do the same. That's simple physics. I think that with the lower gearing on the KRX it isn't as bad as on other brands. Anyone who says there is no difference isn't being quite honest about it. The OEM tires are actually more like 30", not a true 31". Going up to a true 35" is going to make a big gearing difference, and a noticeable change. I have read that a couple of the advertised 35's are actually closer to 33" inch's, so the performance differences would obviously be less. I could feel a difference going from the OEM "31's" to my true 32" BFG's.

Yes most of them I have seen are measuring out at 33in , my uncle put 35in system 3 XCR 350s on his Krx and his are a hair shorter than mine. Yeah I can definitely feel the bigger tire is there but like you said the Krx is so low geared it’s not bad at all.