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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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my '13 RKC has a 180 rear tire. Could I replace it with a 150 instead? Thanks for the opinions.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Are you retarded? why would you take a $23,000 bike and throw a thinner tire with a lower load rating,,, really? The bike will not handle or track as well, you asking for touble as well as make it look worse, what to save $50?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Assuming your rear tire is a 16, the size you need is a 180-65-16. Check out the Michelin Commander II in that size. That is my suggestions.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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my '13 RKC has a 180 rear tire. Could I replace it with a 150 instead? Thanks for the opinions.
No! Your rim is far too wide for a 150. Why do you ask?
 
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