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Old 08-02-2009, 04:46 AM
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what size tires do you suggest to upgrade to on the helix. my fronts are still the stock tires, i changed the rear tires but they are the same size. i want a little more ground clearance but dont want to loose a lot of speed. what can i go with.
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Old 08-02-2009, 01:00 PM
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Take a look at the pic below. This is my old Helix. because of the clearance, you have to stick with the stock tires up front however in the rear, you can bump them up quite a bit. The rims you see in the back here are Douglass 10" rims (vs the stock 8") and the tires are 20's. Just look for rear rims/tires for a Honda 400 EX or 450R and the bolt pattern is the same. Not to mention I think I picked up 2 or 3 mph. The real benefit was that when it snowed, the stock tires won't do much for you, these however were excellent.

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Old 08-05-2009, 01:33 AM
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i havent put my maxxis 20's in the snow this year i will
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-20' maxxis tires
-1 1/2in.UNI air filter
-gutted exaust
-extended lugs
-headlights
-reflectors
-my stickers
-adjusted suspension
-ground out hubs
(to fit on the tires)



helix 150
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Old 08-05-2009, 12:49 PM
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what size tires do you suggest to upgrade to on the Carbide
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Old 08-05-2009, 12:51 PM
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To tell you the truth, I have always felt that the tire size on the Carbide is about perfect for it. Only thing I would change is I would go with a knobby style pattern like what booda72 has on his. Look at his photo album from his profile. I had similar on one of my Helix buggies and those tires were great.
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Old 08-05-2009, 12:51 PM
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Actually, just like the ones on my helix picture above. They were Dunlops.
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:57 PM
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i think the carbide shouldn't have the stock treads because the stock tiresonthe helix dont have alot of grip. but thats just my opinion.
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MY HELIX
-20' maxxis tires
-1 1/2in.UNI air filter
-gutted exaust
-extended lugs
-headlights
-reflectors
-my stickers
-adjusted suspension
-ground out hubs
(to fit on the tires)



helix 150
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Old 08-05-2009, 04:46 PM
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here is what i did with mine

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-20' maxxis tires
-1 1/2in.UNI air filter
-gutted exaust
-extended lugs
-headlights
-reflectors
-my stickers
-adjusted suspension
-ground out hubs
(to fit on the tires)



helix 150

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Old 08-22-2009, 10:40 AM
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I just bought these for my buggy and I'm loving them.
What a difference. Much smoother ride also

Front Tires
Kenda Front Max
20 x 7-8


Back Tires
Interco Swamp Lite
22 x 11-10
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2008 HammerHead Super Sport 250cc
32mm Performance Pumper Carburetor
Uni Filter
Hammerhead Performance Exhaust
145 Main Jet
40 Pilot Jet
1/4 Fuel line
Black MRP CDI
MRP Performance Coil
NGK Iridium Plug
Dr.Pulley HIT Clutch
White MRP Main Torque Spring
Dr.Pulley Variator
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Kenda Front Max 20 x 7-8
Interco Swamp Lite 22 x 11-10

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Old 08-22-2009, 10:46 AM
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Wow those are some honkers on the back! Looks pretty much like what is on the back of the coolster.

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Old 08-22-2009, 10:53 AM
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dang!1
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-20' maxxis tires
-1 1/2in.UNI air filter
-gutted exaust
-extended lugs
-headlights
-reflectors
-my stickers
-adjusted suspension
-ground out hubs
(to fit on the tires)



helix 150
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Old 08-23-2009, 02:07 PM
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Buggy Master, did you have to weld something to mount your front fenders? My Helix 150cc didn't come with any fenders or anything to screw any after market ones. What did you have to do to have them?
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Old 08-23-2009, 03:13 PM
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Here's a thread on adding the fenders. You do need to weld the front mounts in place:

http://www.buggymasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106
 


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