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Message started by nateordie on 04/01/13 at 14:54:54

Title: rear tire fitment
Post by nateordie on 04/01/13 at 14:54:54

I have a total stock setup for the rear wheel assembly. The current size of my rear tire is 140/80-15. I need to replace it but I'm noticing that a lot of savage owners are using a 140/90-15 rear tire. I know that the "/#" is the aspect ratio so if I go from the 140/80-15 to a 140/90-15, will I have to get a different rim or no? Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: rear tire fitment
Post by verslagen1 on 04/01/13 at 15:06:53

goes on the same rim

Title: Re: rear tire fitment
Post by rfw2003 on 04/01/13 at 15:34:32

Only thing you may have todo with the 140/90 is change 1 or 2 of the side rail mount bolts to button head hex key bolts instead of the stock hex head bolts that are on there from the factory.

R.F.

Title: Re: rear tire fitment
Post by RC on 04/04/13 at 20:12:42

My 09 S40 has had a 140/90 Pirelli 66 on the rear for the last 7000 miles. I didn't change anything but the tire and with my 215 pounds on it nothing rubs.

Title: Re: rear tire fitment
Post by jcstokes on 04/05/13 at 00:31:58

Agree with RC, my 140/90 Conti Blitz didn't need any bolt changes, some say this size makes the stock speedo read more accurate.

Title: Re: rear tire fitment
Post by scubachef on 04/05/13 at 18:05:34

Bridgestone Spitfire 140/90/15 fits with no mods of any kind. I had that tire on a bone stock bike when I got it.

Title: Re: rear tire fitment
Post by 12Bravo on 04/06/13 at 05:00:10

Some people have to change bolts out and some don't when going to a 140/90 tire. I put a 140/90 Metzler 880 on my 07 and didn't have to change out any of the bolts and that was with factory saddle bag supports. All I can say is try with stock bolts and if they rub, change them out to button head bolts.