Tire recommendations for a DRZ400S

[2WheelNut]

@FWdualsportrider. We are now a month away from the Big Bend trip and I have yet to sort out my tire situation. I have decided to go the Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41. Now comes the part where I need to order the right size... I only see one front in a 21 for a tube setup - 90/90-21 M/C 54Q TL. There are quite a few 18s so I need some assistance on which to order. Here is a link to the Bridgestone page - ax41 LINK Next question is around rim locks or going with a Tubliss setup. I have zero experience here and appreciate the help.

My advice would be to order the OEM size unless you have a reason to run something different.

As far as tubes with a rim lock or tubeliss, a Tubeliss system is about $100 per wheel and has a bit of a learning curve to install and use. I have them amd they work well, but a standard heavy duty tube is far more common and easier to get assistance with or replacement if in Big Bend. I'd go with tubes and standard rim locks.

 

[FWdualsportrider]

@FWdualsportrider. We are now a month away from the Big Bend trip and I have yet to sort out my tire situation. I have decided to go the Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41. Now comes the part where I need to order the right size... I only see one front in a 21 for a tube setup - 90/90-21 M/C 54Q TL. There are quite a few 18s so I need some assistance on which to order. Here is a link to the Bridgestone page - ax41 LINK Next question is around rim locks or going with a Tubliss setup. I have zero experience here and appreciate the help.

Yes, thats the front I purchased. As for the rear, you might consider the 130/80 instead of the 120/90 which I bought. Personal preference, but I like a wider tire. The 120 is skinnier than the 130. Just make sure it will fit. As for the rims, I dont have either but I would pick the rim locks in lieu of the tubliss. I prefer having heavy duty tubes.