tires for 18" wheels

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Oct 18, 2005 | 01:13 AM

mikeisglidn

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tires for 18" wheels

any one changed to 18" wheels that may give me a clue as to what tire size to choose? would like something comprable in width and diameter. thanks

Oct 18, 2005 | 01:25 AM

dozer22

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RE: tires for 18" wheels

my wheels are 18" and I went with the Metzeler ME880 Marathon instead of Dunlop. They seem to be a bit "mushier" and give you a better feel of the road.......in my opinion.

Oct 18, 2005 | 04:57 AM

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RE: tires for 18" wheels

thanks dozer, do ya know what size ie 130-90 ect......?

Oct 18, 2005 | 07:02 PM

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RE: tires for 18" wheels

I don't know why I didn't put the size.....sorry. anyway, I run 140/70 front and back.

Oct 19, 2005 | 12:15 AM

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thanks dozer, that helps a bunch cant wait to mount these puppies! BTW lookin at your ride over and over made up my mind to fork out the bucks, and i had just put new tires on week before last! go figure!!

Oct 19, 2005 | 12:41 AM

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RE: tires for 18" wheels

Thanks, glad to hear I was helpful. It is a huge investment, but well worth the dough. I think the 18" wheels looks so much better and are a great improvement to a bike. afterall, it is only money!!