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front tire choice for 21" wheel RT3

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just doing a bunch of work to my RT3, one of which is installing new 21 inch rim.
What seems to be the go to tire which would be period correct or close to.....
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03 Jun 2026 09:18 #1

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Replied by Phyllo on topic front tire choice for 21" wheel RT3

I put the Shinko SR241 on my DT-3, correct sizes for front and rear. I don't ride it a lot, but they work fine for my purposes.
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Replied by MarkT on topic front tire choice for 21" wheel RT3

The Heidenau K67 isn't cheap, but it's a near-perfect replica of the original tires.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by swm on topic front tire choice for 21" wheel RT3

+1 on the Heidenau K67.
04 Jun 2026 06:14 #4

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so what is the tire size for front on the RT3
04 Jun 2026 07:13 #5

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Factory manuals are available in Tech Library here.  Pretty sure it's 3.00x21
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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thnx
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