Maximum Tire width for KZ550 front wheel - 19x1.85
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Maximum Tire width for KZ550 front wheel - 19x1.85
08 Aug 2019 07:23
Hey all. I have a 100/90-19 tire coming in for my kz550. Wheel size is 19x1.85
The tire shop had a used *same heidenau scout k60) 120/70-19 that they said would fit. After the install, I am think it is just too wide for the rim. It holds air and there is no contact issues anywhere, but looking at the same tire I have on my africa twin, it almost looks as if this tire is not fully seated despite being a uniform height around the wheel.
Safety is my only concern.
The first picture is on my africa twin. You can see the line around the rim, which I though was a mark to show the bead has properly seated.
The second 2 pictures are the KZ. I cant see that same mark on the tire where the rubber meets the rim.
The tire shop had a used *same heidenau scout k60) 120/70-19 that they said would fit. After the install, I am think it is just too wide for the rim. It holds air and there is no contact issues anywhere, but looking at the same tire I have on my africa twin, it almost looks as if this tire is not fully seated despite being a uniform height around the wheel.
Safety is my only concern.
The first picture is on my africa twin. You can see the line around the rim, which I though was a mark to show the bead has properly seated.
The second 2 pictures are the KZ. I cant see that same mark on the tire where the rubber meets the rim.
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Re: Maximum Tire width for KZ550 front wheel - 19x1.85
08 Aug 2019 07:30
Putting that wide tire on that narrow rim will deform the profile of the tire. Not good. Ed
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Re: Maximum Tire width for KZ550 front wheel - 19x1.85
08 Aug 2019 07:55
Thats what I thought was happening. I think Ill have the shop put on the 100/90-19 I had them order originally. This was just available and I was impatient since my k60 was backordered.
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