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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Does anyone know if a 260 metzler tire would fit on the rocker with no problem???
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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a 260 will not fit without modifications. Largest you can go is a 250/40-18 and it will fit on your&nbsp\\;5.5" rim.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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I have a metzler chart i can email you if you pm me with your email address
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Interesting...Are there any swingarms out there yet that will let you run a wider rim and tire?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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240 vs 260 hmmmmm ill stay w/240 thanks
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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a 260 will not fit without modifications. Largest you can go is a 250/40-18 and it will fit on your&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;5.5" rim.
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Would the 250 still fit under the fender??

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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Default RE: 260 tire on Rocker

Same here.&nbsp\\; Interested in trying the 250 on the stock "C" rim.&nbsp\\; What kind of mileage are you guys getting on the stock tire?&nbsp\\; I have just a little over 2,000 m8iles on mine and it's not looking like this tire is going to get that much more traveling out of it.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Rear rim on the Rocker is 18" X 8", not 5.5".&nbsp\\;I put the stock 240 tire on an 18" X 8.5" aftermarket chrome rim and there is not much clearance left. I checked and there is about 1/16" clearance between the tire and the drive belt.
 
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