Rim Sizes on a 98

[BruKen]

Hi. I sent the tiggers hubs for new rims and spokes asking to replace the originals which on my bike are DID alloys 17x3.00 for the rear and 19x2.50 in the front. The wheel rebuilder is pretty insistant that the rear should be a 17x4.25. Now I have no particular problem with a wider rear, but dont know if it will cause any issue such as limmiting tyre size and subsequent rub spots. Anybody have any ideas or experience in the matter?

[Geoff D]

I'm sure it will be ok Bruce.... Mustangs got a 180/55 in the back of his & it looks gorgeous.

Sure he'll be along to let you know soon enough

[BruKen]

Thanks Geoff. In the end I insisted he put a 3 inch rim on the back or loose the business.

[rf9rider]

I'm sure it will be ok Bruce.... Mustangs got a 180/55 in the back of his & it looks gorgeous.

Sure he'll be along to let you know soon enough

But Mustang has the 3 spoke Trophy rear wheel.  :)

[NeilD]

the 'Girly' spoked wheel on the rear is a common swap, thats wider (not sure what actual size) but runs a 150 tyre?