Wheels and tires change how a Talaria rides more than almost any other upgrade. A different wheel size changes the ride height, how fast the bike turns, how it handles bumps and which tires you can run. This guide covers the setups that make sense for the Talaria Sting and XXX, and what each one is good for.
Want specific tire picks by terrain? See our guide to the best off-road e-moto tires.
What your Talaria comes with
- Sting R MX4 and Sting MX5: 19-inch wheels front and rear.
- XXX: 19-inch front, 17-inch rear.
The stock wheels are fine for most riders. The two most common reasons to change are tires (more grip, fewer flats) and a different riding style: tighter trails, jumps, or street riding.
Option 1: Keep the stock wheels, upgrade the tires
This is the cheapest and most common upgrade. Good 19-inch tires that fit the stock Sting rims:
- Tusk Recon Hybrid (70/100x19) – soft, trials-like grip on rocks and roots. A great rear tire for technical single track.
- Dunlop MX34 Geomax (70/100x19 and more sizes) – soft to intermediate dirt and sand.
- Shinko SR241 (2.75x19) – a trials-style dual sport tire that grips well on pavement, hardpack and rock and lasts a long time.
Add a Tusk Heavy Duty 2mm Tube while the tire is off. Stock tubes are thin, and a thicker tube is the easiest way to cut down on pinch flats.
Option 2: 16-inch rear wheel
A 16-inch rear is one of the most popular Talaria Sting mods. You get quicker acceleration, a lower seat height, more tire sidewall to absorb hits, and access to wider, grippier rear tires.
- Warp 9 16in Upgraded Rear Wheel for Talaria – bolt-on for the Sting MX3, Sting R/MX4, XXX and XXX Pro.
- KKE 16/19" Spoked Wheels for Talaria Sting MX3 / R MX4 – a complete front and rear set.
- KKE 16/19 Wheels for Talaria Sting MX5
Tires for a 16-inch rear include the Tusk Recon Hybrid in 90/100x16, the Bridgestone BattleCross X30, and the Dunlop MX14 for sand and mud.
Trade-off: top speed and gearing change slightly, and you'll lower the rear of the bike. Many riders change sprockets to suit.
Option 3: 21/18 motocross sizing
A 21-inch front rolls over rocks, roots and ruts better and gives you a huge choice of full-size motocross and enduro tires. An 18-inch rear accepts enduro tires with tall sidewalls.
- KKE 21" / 18" Spoked Wheels for Talaria Sting MX3 / R MX4 – uses your stock rotors and sprocket.
Trade-off: a 21-inch front raises the front end. To keep the bike's geometry right you may need a drop-crown triple clamp or a fork with one. Ask us before ordering.
Option 4: 17-inch supermoto
If you ride mostly on pavement, a 17-inch supermoto set lowers the bike and pairs with street tires for much better grip on asphalt. It's a garage-level wheel swap.
- 17in Supermoto Wheelset for Talaria Sting and XXX
- 17in Premium Super Moto Wheel Set for Talaria Sting MX4 / XXX
- 17in Supermoto Wheelset for Talaria Sting MX5
Many riders keep a second set of wheels with dirt tires, so they can swap between trail and street in under an hour.
Want it built to spec?
The Warp 9 "Off Road Set" Custom Wheel Builder lets you choose sizes, colors, tires, sprockets, rotors and rim locks, and it arrives assembled. Custom builds take 1 to 4 weeks.
Fitment checklist
- Match the tire size to the rim. The last number in the tire size is the rim diameter (70/100-19 fits a 19-inch rim).
- Check the wheel is listed for your exact model. A Sting MX5 wheel isn't the same as an MX4 wheel.
- Confirm the set accepts your stock rotors and sprocket, or plan to buy new ones.
- Check swingarm clearance before running a wider rear tire.
Maintenance
- Check tire pressure before every ride. Low pressure causes pinch flats and bent rims.
- Check spoke tension after the first few rides on new wheels, then regularly.
- Check axle nut torque and wheel bearings for play.
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