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Message started by rshong16 on 06/24/14 at 13:45:29

Title: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by rshong16 on 06/24/14 at 13:45:29

Hey guys I was just wondering if I can run a 150/90-15 size tyre on my 87 savage?

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by verslagen1 on 06/24/14 at 13:49:34

Well you ain't gonna have any issues with the fender ::)

There's been a couple that've run it. said it gets close to the belt.

Also, tire widths vary from mfr to mfr.

so depending on the tire you pick, you may be fine or not.

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by rshong16 on 06/24/14 at 14:13:29

I want white walls and can't find ne in 140/80-15

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by Ap5112 on 06/24/14 at 14:54:36

I would love to put a 150/90 on my bike as well

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by rshong16 on 06/24/14 at 17:10:49

What's mfr to mfr?

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by S-P on 06/24/14 at 17:12:25

Manufacturer to manufacturer. Different tires will vary a few centimeters in width and height even with the same "tire size" on the sidewall.

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by verslagen1 on 06/24/14 at 17:13:27

M a n u F a c t u r e R

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by Demin on 06/24/14 at 18:06:38

All have 150/90's
The whitewalls are Maxxis Classics.No longer available.
The other two bikes have IRC Wild Flares.One had no problems the other one rubs the front of the swingarm.I posted about it in quality control thread.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/06/12/bikepics-2675256-800.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/2008/05/23/bikepics-1298492-800.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/2012/12/14/bikepics-2490121-800.jpg
This is from the last bike.Here is how bad it rubbed at high speed.
http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/06/15/bikepics-2676100-800.jpg

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by Ap5112 on 06/24/14 at 20:11:15

So as long as I grind off swing arm tabs the 150/90 will work no other mods needed tire will fit on rim?

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by Ap5112 on 06/24/14 at 20:13:12

Or is it that brace that goes across that needs chaved down?

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by S-P on 06/24/14 at 21:56:34

It depends on the tire and your bike. Every one is slightly different. You may not have to do anything. 150/90's usually fit a stock bike but the saddle bag bolts rub the tire so you have to change them to a round headed allen bolt. Everything else usually fits OK.

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by Ap5112 on 06/25/14 at 03:23:29

Saddle bag mounts I'm pretty sure I have no saddlebag mounts and I have no fender at all

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by Demin on 06/25/14 at 05:01:57

Like I said...I always run 150's on my builds.This one the brace was off a little and it rubbed at higher speeds.I'm going to cut the brace and move it forward about 1/2".The swingarm was made slightly different than my others.

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by BalingWire on 06/25/14 at 07:23:27

44455E5958510700360 wrote:

I want white walls and can't find ne in 140/80-15

Any tire can be whitewall. :)

http://www.portawalls.com/
http://www.portawallshop.com/
http://www.mooneyesusa.com/Port-O-Walls-Wide-White-p/ww12.htm

Title: Re: I need help with tyre size!!
Post by rshong16 on 06/25/14 at 09:37:00

Thanks but not what I wanna do!!