140,80,16 rear tire ??

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140,80,16 rear tire ??

04 Mar 2012 16:08
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i have done some looking has anyone ever put a 140 80 16 rear tire on a mag wheel i have a 78 ltd 1000 and was thinking about trying it just thought i would ask and see if it will fit ????
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75 z1 900 Dragbike 78 frame GS 1100 swing arm yamaha rear wheel dyna-s dyna 2 step best time 12.02 1.59 60ft
71 harley shovelhead chopper
2002 harley springer softail
1999 yamaha 600 grizzly

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Re: 140,80,16 rear tire ??

04 Mar 2012 17:05
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It'll fit, there was a 150/80 on mine when I got it. I just ordered a new tire and went to a 130 to put more rubber on the road. The 150 made the ass really squirrelly most days and a lot of work to ride.
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Re: 140,80,16 rear tire ??

05 Mar 2012 17:35
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I have a 140/90-16 on mine. However I haven't rode the bike yet so I don't know what it's like.
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Re: 140,80,16 rear tire ??

05 Mar 2012 21:39
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I had a dry rotted 140/80 Yokahama when I got the bike, and swapped to a 140/90 Vee Rubber on my 750 to get me until winter. I'm a cruiser so I don't usually see over 60 very often but in the 500 miles I put on it it was just fine.
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Re: 140,80,16 rear tire ??

10 Mar 2012 12:12
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thank you all for the input im just wanting it to look fat and cool lol thanks
78 1000 ltd current project
75 z1 900 Dragbike 78 frame GS 1100 swing arm yamaha rear wheel dyna-s dyna 2 step best time 12.02 1.59 60ft
71 harley shovelhead chopper
2002 harley springer softail
1999 yamaha 600 grizzly

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