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Posted by kfoster
 - March 16, 2015, 20:14:30 PM

10mm would likely be the only size increase that would work. Even then you should go to a lower profile tire to get the correct diameter. So, you might be able to fit a 140/80/16 if such a tire exists. (I have not checked). I regularly use a 180/55 on the rear of my ZRX. It has a 5 inch wide wheel and is specd for a 170/60. I have found that turn-in is not quite as sharp with the larger tire. They are just much more readily available and more frequently on sale. I would think that a 170 or 180 would be a mess on a 3 inch wide wheel.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 16, 2015, 10:46:06 AM

 It has been discussed a number of times and I think GreenBarn had the answer for most of the questions and he is a tire guy so let him speak up here, and like Troll said check everything because once you buy it and it does not fit then oh hell what do you do.
Personally I don't think you will be able to go much wider then you have perhaps one size if I remember all the talk, and the difference is not noticeable in any form.

Posted by gdrudd13
 - March 16, 2015, 09:41:11 AM

I thought about looking into it, but the tires are more expensive (at least the ones I was going to get) and you really can't see them anyways with a fender and bags on.

Posted by Troll
 - March 16, 2015, 08:13:51 AM

Be aware of a few things. aspect ratio. diameter, required wheel width (ex. your 800 has a 3x16 wheel, and runs a 130/90-16 tire, the 1500, for example runs a 150/80-16 tire but has a 3.5x16 wheel) and last but not least, chain clearance. HOMEWORK!!!!

Posted by Matchu116
 - March 16, 2015, 02:45:10 AM

I'm looking into getting a new rear tire for my bike. I was looking to get a wider tire to fill the fender more. I was looking at something around a 170 or close but I cant find anything on line as to how wide we can fit. Can anyone answer for sure I'd hate to buy the tire and it not fit.

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