here was the chart from awhile back

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;n...

it listed these 19" tires - the stock rim is a 19x2.15 the 110/90 me880 on the '95 certainly fills the rim and the fender - it is list as the minimum size for a 110mm (2.15/2.50/2.75) looks to me the rim is just too narrow to go any bigger without rolling the tire up - I doubt you keep the fender on if you went to a >110mm - can't remember if you removed it yet or not

19" Tyres  Permitted Rim  

275*19    1.40/1.60/1.85  
70/90*19  

300*19     1.60/1.85/2.15  
360*19  

325*19     1.85/2.15/2.50  
350*19  
410*19  
90/90*19  
90/100*19  
100/90*19  

110/90*19     2.15/2.50/2.75  
120/90*19  

Went out to garage and was mic'n around - I'm sure different brands are really different sizes but the me880 110/90x19 @28lbs is really 114mm wide - with respect to the fender - the clearence on the sides looks to be 4 or 5mm and 6mm tread to fender clearence at the top - when installing the front tire/wheel it does drag a little on the fender bolt heads on the way in. Man if you add another 10mm to the width and  9mm to the heigth looks to me like you'd be rubbing in all directions unless you went sans fender.

Hey guys, I researched this topic on previous posts but would like to confirm with the experts! I would like to install 140/90/15 rear:
1. do I need to install progressive shocks to avoid the rub or stock shocks will do? (I am 180lbs, occasionaly +115lbs passenger).  
2. If progressives are a must what is the minimum/maximum size 11/11.5/12.5 I can install without problems to the belt/any other moving parts?
Thanks a million.

Love that lift!  I know that not everyone is a fan of extra lift, but I sure am.  I like the extra room that the longer travel gives and I like the way the bike feels and handles with the rear end jacked up that way.  It is a quicker handling  bike this way and I like the steering feel of it.

The term "progressive", refers to the type of spring.  It is designed so that the first inch or two is compressed at a rate of (example) 115 pounds, and the rest of the compression is at 150 pounds per inch.  The result is a nice smooth ride under normal conditions, but under harder riding/rough road/more load etc, you get the added support of a stiffer spring.  "Dual-spring rate" is probably the way to say it.

I have been buying the "Progressive" brand of shocks.  The are good quality and can be found on ebay at really good deals.  The first I had was a 13.5"  412 model, and they worked very well...MUCH BETTER THAN STOCK shocks (retail for $200-300).  I just got a set of 12.5" 418 model shocks (posted here) and will be putting them on today.  These are a higher quality shock with more capability (retail for $400-500).  
Compared with the stock shocks, you will notice an IMMEDIATE improvement in ride and handling quality.
I am 5'6 1/2", weigh 200+, and since  I began using the Progressive shocks I have never had a bottom-out  experience...and I had a lot with the stock shocks.
As far as what shock length is best?  That will depend on your preferences.  I like a tall shock, because it will give more space under the fender...a little more shock travel...quicken front end handling because of the higher angle.  With the 13.5" shocks I did have to remove the belt guard because it rubbed the front of it a little.  With the 12.5" 418's I just got, I should be able to put it back on.
As far as adjustment capability, the 412 model had only spring preload adjustment.  The 418 model has spring preload and dampening/rebound adjustment capability.
That is a significant difference, and that is the reason why I purchased the 418 model shocks.  

Since I bought these shocks on ebay, slightly used, I do not know the exact spring rate for them yet, I will have to call the manufacturer for that info.  
I hope this has been helpful.

klx650sm2002 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:

That sounds a lot like the 412's.

Sounds like a cool idea, but I think it would be difficult to design something moveable that was able to withstand the pressure and impact of having a shock mounted to it.  

You would lose the full benifit of the shocks and the progressive function, but how would a Savage behave if only one 12.5 was mounted and the other remained stock to keep the rise under control?  I have seem similar setup of different functions on different sides of front forks, but without a crown brace I don't know if it would be effective on the rear of a bike.