Thread: Xt-R Tyre replacements
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Old 03-07-06, 23:55
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Originally Posted by vmax30
Yep, I know the rule of thumb and i know it'd be on my head etc. I may give it a go or may splash out the extra, just seems a waste when the front has loads of life left.
Also how easy are they to change by myself? I see one of you guys did it on your xt-x which are tubeless obvously, I used to do my own on an old DT125LC I owned. And is it essential to have them profesionally balanced if I do fit them myself?
If i can do em myself I'll go for the pair probably, just im on a budget as not working at the mo as im in France learning the language for a while before starting work.

Cheers for the adivce
I fitted my tyres my self,the xtx tyres are also tubed and after a bit of muscling with the tyre levers they went on ok (dont forget a set of rim protectors if you do give it a go)
As for balancing,you should relly get them done,hein gericke do a kit for this (stand ,weights and spacers �25 i think).Buying this will pay for its self as i normally cost me around �20 for a tyre change and balancing,Do a tyre change on a XTR should be a little easier i reckon as the tyres are a bit thiner so you shouldnt struggle getting them off.
Give it a go.