Need tire advice: studded vs. universal on pavement and wooded
I need to replace one tire, so I'm considering changing both tires from studded to universal on my Sensation MB-6A. If both types of tires say 4.10/3.5-6, will they have the same diameter? The brake is very close to the existing tire. If I change to a universal tire, I don't want it to rub the brake.
Maybe I should ask this question too: if I want decent traction on pine needles (wooded path), but also want to have good handling on pavement, is a universal tire the one to get? The front tire (old and cracked) is actually a diamond tread. The rear tire is a studded from CST. The 3hp engine is very underpowered for me (adult, but only 145lb), and it is difficult to get moving in the pine needles. I want the kids to be able to tool around in the yard and in the path I cleared in the woods, so they don't have to ride in the street.
I don't like the pavement handling right now. The steering seems unstable--seems to wobble/oscillate sometimes and takes some strength to hold steady. I do not remember my mini bike I had as a kid having this problem. Will the handling on pavement be improved with universal tires?
Thanks...
I need to replace one tire, so I'm considering changing both tires from studded to universal on my Sensation MB-6A. If both types of tires say 4.10/3.5-6, will they have the same diameter? The brake is very close to the existing tire. If I change to a universal tire, I don't want it to rub the brake.
Maybe I should ask this question too: if I want decent traction on pine needles (wooded path), but also want to have good handling on pavement, is a universal tire the one to get? The front tire (old and cracked) is actually a diamond tread. The rear tire is a studded from CST. The 3hp engine is very underpowered for me (adult, but only 145lb), and it is difficult to get moving in the pine needles. I want the kids to be able to tool around in the yard and in the path I cleared in the woods, so they don't have to ride in the street.
I don't like the pavement handling right now. The steering seems unstable--seems to wobble/oscillate sometimes and takes some strength to hold steady. I do not remember my mini bike I had as a kid having this problem. Will the handling on pavement be improved with universal tires?
Thanks...
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