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Tiger Time => Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) => Topic started by: BruKen on July 09, 2010, 04:52:15 PM

Title: Rim Sizes on a 98
Post by: BruKen on July 09, 2010, 04:52:15 PM
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?
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Post by: Geoff D on July 09, 2010, 09:37:14 PM
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
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Post by: BruKen on July 11, 2010, 01:14:19 AM
Thanks Geoff. In the end I insisted he put a 3 inch rim on the back or loose the business.
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Post by: rf9rider on July 11, 2010, 06:44:53 PM
Quote from: "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

But Mustang has the 3 spoke Trophy rear wheel.  :)
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Post by: NeilD on July 11, 2010, 07:21:08 PM
the 'Girly' spoked wheel on the rear is a common swap, thats wider (not sure what actual size) but runs a 150 tyre?
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