Rear tyre.

I've got a sv 650 08 model and was wondering if I can put on a 180 size 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

Originally Posted by LONGNECK650

I've got a sv 650 08 model and was wondering if I can put on a 180 size tire

Why, it doesn't improve the handling....

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...

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

[yorkie_chris]

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.

im runnin a 170 rear cos thats what was on the bike when i got it and things so far are ok

Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

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).

'Pinched' is the word.

SV handles great with a 160, could possibly handle better with a smaller rear.

[fastdruid]

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

'Pinched' is the word.

SV handles great with a 160, could possibly handle better with a smaller rear.

I was quite tempted to throw the old set of BT090's from my wifes bike[1] onto the spare SV wheels and give them ago but the rear was just too shot as to be worth it.

Druid

[1] NC35, 150 section rear.

[northwind]

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