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07-10-08, 01:53 AM | #1 |
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Rear tyre.
I've got a sv 650 08 model and was wondering if I can put on a 180 size tire
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07-10-08, 04:45 AM | #2 |
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Re: rear tire
Hiya LongNeck, here is a link to the thread that i started about the same subject. The guys were very helpful and in the end i decided to stay with the stock tyre size. Hope this link helps.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=108350 Sledge |
07-10-08, 07:23 AM | #3 |
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07-10-08, 12:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: rear tire
as DD says why? i think a 180 if anything will make the bike worse as wheels are designed for certain size of tyres etc...
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07-10-08, 12:31 PM | #5 |
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You can fit a 180 section rear if you want to. But the rim size isn't right for a 180 tyre, so it'll be too curved, if you get what I mean (rim width not wide enough). You'll probably suffer some handling woes (heavier steering) and might not ever loose those chicken strips (ego woes)
160 works well, I dont know if a 170 might be a half decent compromise? You could always shove a bandit wheel with a 180 section tyre in there |
07-10-08, 12:56 PM | #6 |
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Re: rear tire
180 will fit alright but doesn't look any better and makes the handling go a bit wierd. If you want to do it do it like billy did and put a bigger wheel on too.
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07-10-08, 03:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: rear tire
im runnin a 170 rear cos thats what was on the bike when i got it and things so far are ok
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07-10-08, 04:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: rear tire
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Druid [1] NC35, 150 section rear.
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08-10-08, 04:17 PM | #10 |
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Re: Rear tyre.
Yeah, I've seen SVs with 150s on the rear, never had a chance to ride one but it's interesting. Personally, my bike turns faster than I can turn it anyway so it doesn't make any difference
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