Z1 front wheel question

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Z1 front wheel question

16 Apr 2015 09:15
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Anyone went to a 2.15 wide wheel instead of the 1.85? Any clearance issues or difference in handling?


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Re: Z1 front wheel question

16 Apr 2015 11:41
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I can only run a 110/90 front tire, then it rubs the fender if I don't get it just right.
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Re: Z1 front wheel question

16 Apr 2015 12:21
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For sure putting a jumbo size tire on the front of a Z1 will affect handling - but not in a good way. Think truck. :laugh: Ed
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Re: Z1 front wheel question

16 Apr 2015 14:33
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The 100/90-19 front tire washes out too easy on dirt roads Too small for turns too. 110/90 works great combined with the 130/90-18 rear wheel. Now if I can only find modern radials in these sizes. :whistle:
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Re: Z1 front wheel question

16 Apr 2015 15:20
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Continental makes a 110/130 combo I think I'm going to try out.

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Re: Z1 front wheel question

16 Apr 2015 17:43
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Those have always been touring tires. Are they radial now? I never used them due to lack of cornering ability. Has that changed?
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