GB250 new tyres?

[jaredf88]

Hey guys, this is my first post.

Im new to motorbikes and have just purchased a GB250, I want to start building a brat tracker but am an absolute novice.

Before I go into a shop and make myself look retarded hipster trying to ride bikes, I thought I would take advantage of the anonymity and veteran expertise.

Anyways the tires are stock and small and have seen quite few of nice trackers with firestone tires or what look like even sized big thick tyres.

Where do I get these tyres and is there a better option I can go for on the stock rims?
Ive read that the firestones and the bigger tyres are crap for handling and n the wet.

Another question Is what size tyres can I get for the standard rim that are bigger?
Is there a better brand or a middle ground of sacrificing handling and safety in comparison to size?

I might just keep the standard tyres and powdercoat rim if its too hard, but I am very eager to spend some cash on these tyres if it possible with out changing to much.

Hope someone can help .

Cheers

[Yamahardman]

firestone champion deluxes are good for skinny rims, they taper out. but keep in mind your swingarm, and how wide and deep it is. other than that, your handling will suffer a little, and the profile is bigger, adding circumference to the overall wheel space, eating a little bit of power.

[nzspokes]

I had a CBX250rs which was pretty much the same. I rand Sport Daemons. They handled very well.

[ktm84mxc]

Best to go to a MC tire shop and check out whats available write down the sizes you'll need and take it from there , there are 2 well known shops in Auk
Cycle treads in Barry's point drive Takapuna and Drury tires on Gt South rd Drury both are easy to get to and offer good service, just explain your plans and they should be able to help.

[jaredf88]

Thanks heaps for the help guys i'll make a trip out to barrys point i reckon