170 rear tyre on SV

[CHICKENSTRIPS]

A mate is interested in fitting a 170 tyre on the rear of his SV, just wondering if the back wheel will safely take this size of tyre.
Cheers,
P.B.

[northwind]

According to Avon their Azaro 170s are designed to go fine on a 4.5 rim... But that's the only one I'm aware of, even a 160's slightly pinched. But, you can easily fit a CBR or Bandit 12 wheel to carry a 170 or 180.

[BILLY]

According to Avon their Azaro 170s are designed to go fine on a 4.5 rim... But that's the only one I'm aware of, even a 160's slightly pinched. But, you can easily fit a CBR or Bandit 12 wheel to carry a 170 or 180.


Like this!!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i93/tracy_5/CB1/SVMODS1-1.jpg?t=1185135995

[northwind]

Yes, just like Billy predictably says :)

[Spider]

nice back end billy. 1200 bandit rear (180) also fits newer models, just put 1 on my `06` although you have to change spacers and file a touch off of the inside of the caliper bracket otherwise it catches the disc

[ClemsonSV]

I have a 170 on my '99. Can't say much about the handling, but I haven't had a problem. I also haven't had a 160 on there either as the 170 came on it brand new. I will probably be putting a 160 on it next since I have been told they handle better.

[Viney]

Why do it in the 1st place?

[Blue_SV650S]

I have a 170 section remould on the back of mine at the moment, no fitment problems but yes, it does make the handling a bit odd :smt036

If your mate is after a phat rear tyre then the 180 rear wheel is the way to go ;)

[northwind]

Why do it in the 1st place?

Because it was there.

[Lozzo]

I'm doing it because I have access to lots of 180 section part-worn treadeds, race wets and slicks for the track. The rear wheel I'm using is a Gixer 750L one, as is my spare front with turned down RF 900 discs.