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<blockquote data-quote="yamafitter" data-source="post: 940439" data-attributes="member: 15141"><p>The bike is a pig which is another reason I don't like it. The 19" tire just adds to the problems in my view for gravel road riding.</p><p></p><p>Correct but the additional weight difference of the 17" wheel for the same circumference <em><strong>is</strong></em> significant and is a highly negative influence on the off-road & gravel handling. Add on to this the additional sidewall flex just adds to the handling woes.</p><p></p><p>It is correct that you will gain floatation with one of those 17" big meat wheels but at the expense of higher speed stability in my view. The other issue with those 'Big Meat" wheels with their wider footprint will more likely catch the ruts in the sand and mud sending you off your intended line.</p><p></p><p>These are my opinions based on years of dirt biking & dual sporting. If you don't like them I have others. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="yamafitter, post: 940439, member: 15141"] The bike is a pig which is another reason I don't like it. The 19" tire just adds to the problems in my view for gravel road riding. Correct but the additional weight difference of the 17" wheel for the same circumference [I][B]is[/B][/I] significant and is a highly negative influence on the off-road & gravel handling. Add on to this the additional sidewall flex just adds to the handling woes. It is correct that you will gain floatation with one of those 17" big meat wheels but at the expense of higher speed stability in my view. The other issue with those 'Big Meat" wheels with their wider footprint will more likely catch the ruts in the sand and mud sending you off your intended line. These are my opinions based on years of dirt biking & dual sporting. If you don't like them I have others. :P [/QUOTE]
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