wider tire on 2016+ sporty
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wider tire on 2016+ sporty
Hey guys,
I'm looking to throw a 180 on the back of my 2019 48. I've read the 180 tire threads, but am looking to find something thats not a spoked rim.
I found companies that widden rims so I wouldn't have to get a new front rim to match a new rear rim, but that seems a little sketch to me.
Ive also seen people throwing a 170 on the stock rim, and although people say its ok, I don't have %100 confidence on putting that on my rear tire. (feedback on this would definitely be appreciated)
Since a lot of those threads seem to be slightly dated I'd figured I'd start something new to see if anyone has figured any other way to do this mod.
Also if replacing the rear rim, what exactly would one have to look for in a rim since different bikes require different things....I'm a novice if you can't tell.
I'm looking to throw a 180 on the back of my 2019 48. I've read the 180 tire threads, but am looking to find something thats not a spoked rim.
I found companies that widden rims so I wouldn't have to get a new front rim to match a new rear rim, but that seems a little sketch to me.
Ive also seen people throwing a 170 on the stock rim, and although people say its ok, I don't have %100 confidence on putting that on my rear tire. (feedback on this would definitely be appreciated)
Since a lot of those threads seem to be slightly dated I'd figured I'd start something new to see if anyone has figured any other way to do this mod.
Also if replacing the rear rim, what exactly would one have to look for in a rim since different bikes require different things....I'm a novice if you can't tell.
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This might give you some ideas about rim and tyre sizes
https://s.yimg.com/aah/yhst-74230600...-chart-136.jpg
https://s.yimg.com/aah/yhst-74230600...-chart-136.jpg
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Look into a SuperLow rear cast wheel, which is 17" diameter and 4.5" wide IIRC. I have a 160/70 on a same size wheel (Deuce) in my old Glide, that is actually 167mm wide. It will certainly be more suitable for a 170 than a 3" wide rim. Bear in mind that wide tyres are also low profile and require ever wider rims. While a 170/60 calls for a 4.5-5.00" wide rim, a 180 calls for a 5.50-6.00". I'm quoting for Avons, but other brands may vary.
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