Help Me Find Tires for My Kids Bike

[dirtdigger88]

Hey kids -

One would not think this would be that hard but of course it is. I am building a MTB bike for my 8 year old - I sure wish my dad was a bike geek when I was growing up -

I am trying to find Kenda 24 x 1.95 small block 8s with a kevlar bead -

I can find these in a 2.1 but I would really love to find them in 1.95 - 125 grams X 2 adds up when the rider is only 50 lbs

QBP is the main distributer in the St. Louis area and they will not special order anything for anyone - trust me I have already leaned on several shop owners to help me out -

I have not really found any on line - some places list them but of course don't actually have them

I even called Kenda directly - of course they can't sell to me directly (I get that) but they won't even tell me who carries them -

If you have any ideas please drop me a PM - I figured this place over any may be able to help
thanks
jason

[David Kirk]

Hey Dirt-man,

Check this out and see if it helps -

http://www.jensonusa.com/Bicycle-Tires?o=11018

dave

[dirtdigger88]

hey dave -

sadly no - Ive already been here - the tires listed here are your typical "kid" tires and cruiser tires-

for example the kenda Alpha Bite tire - is an 800 gram tire compared to the small block 8 at 425 grams -

I am building a full suspension 24" rig - I have to cut weight where I can -

thanks though -

[CaliFly]

This? 470gr

http://www.sagecycles.com/SG-63/SE48094-170749.html

[dirtdigger88]

This? 470gr

http://www.sagecycles.com/SG-63/SE48094-170749.html

yes but they dont answer their phone :confused:

[CaliFly]

Tree Fort? (http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222339045/544/Kenda-Small-Block-8-26-x.html)

Wiggle? (http://www.wiggle.com/kenda-small-block-8-wired-bmx-tire/)

[dirtdigger88]

Tree Fort? (http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222339045/544/Kenda-Small-Block-8-26-x.html)

Wiggle? (http://www.wiggle.com/kenda-small-block-8-wired-bmx-tire/)

sorry to be mr. negative but . .

tree fort is for a 26" tire

wiggle - only has one and its wire bead not kevlar -

I know I suck

[fiamme red]

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/bmx/mow-joe

[CaliFly]

sorry to be mr. negative but . .

tree fort is for a 26" tire

wiggle - only has one and its wire bead not kevlar -

I know I suck

I get it. Google is your friend, too. ;) I'll see if my local LBSs have 'em.

[dirtdigger88]

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/bmx/mow-joe

those are a possibility - if I can not find the Kenda - thanks

[David Kirk]

http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/bmx/mow-joe

I have these on my BMX cruiser - nice light tire.

dave

[Louis]

Jason, don't make the bike too light, you don't want him to out-climb you just yet. :)

[tuscanyswe]

I thought about you as i was diggin up some old photos of the kirk jks just the other day. Hope all is well your end.

Is this what you are looking for? Looks expensive but im not in the know regarding 24" tires.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=51696