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Need biggest tire for. Ltd550 30 Aug 2015 11:53 #687867

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Like an elephant humping a mouse, or putting size 12 feet in size 8 shoes, some things just don't work.

I had a 160 on a 130 rim - not my idea, just the tyre fitted. It looked quite cool and fine in a straight line but the steering was all over the place and the centre tread wore down quick. It was difficult to remove too.
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Need biggest tire for. Ltd550 30 Aug 2015 12:42 #687877

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Tyrell Corp wrote: Like an elephant humping a mouse, or putting size 12 feet in size 8 shoes, some things just don't work.

I had a 160 on a 130 rim - not my idea, just the tyre fitted. It looked quite cool and fine in a straight line but the steering was all over the place and the centre tread wore down quick. It was difficult to remove too.

So right you are, Tyrell
If you really want that look, you should get a swingarm from a more modern bike & wider rim, they' a bit wider & a bit longer
you should give 531 blackbanshee , a P.M. for some suggestions , he can steer you in the right direction
Pete
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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