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May 8, 2020 | 10:11 PM

LMN219

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vintage tire help

Hey all, new to the forum. i was just wondering if someone cane point me in the right direction of vintage tires for my 2006 883r. i wanna go with the old school/bobber look. I have a 100/90 19 front and a 150/80 16 rear. ive been looking around online and each place i look people recommend different sizes. so if there our certain tires you use that fit let me know. I hope im doing this forum thing right.

May 12, 2020 | 05:42 AM

eighteight

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Coker Tire sells Firestone Champions in 5.00 X 16 for the rear and 3.25 X 19 for the front

I`m sure other options exist

May 18, 2020 | 03:16 PM

tpitman

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Shinko 270 white walls on my '86.
I think the rear is a little narrower than stock.

May 18, 2020 | 03:40 PM

eighteight

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I think the rear is a little narrower than stock.

And if you’re looking for vintage vibe that’s what you want..

May 18, 2020 | 05:53 PM

tpitman

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I will add that I've gone over drawbridge grating with no issue, but I notice on a stretch of the interstate my me where it was redone in concrete and has those grooves cut in it that you will notice a slight movement in the handlebars from the tread following the grooves. Since I typically don't ride that bike over 70 anyway, it isn't an issue, but I do notice it when I hit that pavement.