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really high wall rear tyre - are they safe?
09/26/13 at 12:44:29

I saw this today and it got me thinking about trying something similar with the back wheel on my savage. I had been thinking about getting my rear wheel respoked to a 18" rim but the expense and time off the road has made me procrastinate. I need a new tire on the back soon so thinking maybe a tire like this one will give me the stance I need and cost me a lot less. I know it's a different look from the Ryca but I think I dig it. Are there any cons to having such a tall walled rear tire? Are they safe? Or are they another of those custom bike build ideas that look great but are totally impractical for real rider?

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28668 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: really high wall rear tyre - are they safe? Reply #1 - 09/26/13 at 14:03:48 Well,.. you can go with 140/90-15.. that's just a bit taller... I like the extra cushion... ... but, you won't get too much taller than that before you start rubbing on the swingarm... Guys with 18" wheels are running lower profile tires...
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strang Senior Member Offline Posts: 387 london Gender:	Re: really high wall rear tyre - are they safe? Reply #2 - 09/26/13 at 14:59:13 I don't mind grinding and welding the swingarm - that's free
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28887 L.A. California Gender:	Re: really high wall rear tyre - are they safe? Reply #3 - 09/26/13 at 15:27:03 I believe that is a reproduction old spec tyre. Which had greater than 90 aspect ratio. To get that big of a tyre on a savage you'll need the smallest rim those are made for. Otherwise you'll raising the back end 3-1/2 feet.
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: really high wall rear tyre - are they safe? Reply #4 - 09/26/13 at 21:23:14 Order a 135-15 Volkswagen Beetle tire. Tall, narrow, squared off like 1970s and older motorcycle tires. Should last about 15-20K miles... but it will handle atrociously until you get used to it.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Online Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10668 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: really high wall rear tyre - are they safe? Reply #5 - 09/27/13 at 04:05:34 You might want to use these extensions for the swing arm which will provide more room for more tire. http://shop.rycamotors.com/extended_swingarm_weldon.html
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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: really high wall rear tyre - are they safe? Reply #6 - 09/27/13 at 05:24:38 Don't those require a chain conversion? I need a set desperately to center the rear wheel on mine, but can't spare the scratch for a chain kit.
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Reply #7 - 09/27/13 at 06:58:23

WD wrote on 09/27/13 at 05:24:38:

Don't those require a chain conversion? I need a set desperately to center the rear wheel on mine, but can't spare the scratch for a chain kit.

You might be able to get the Kawasaki KZ750 belt to fit....it is 4 teeth longer than the stock Savage belt (137 teeth vs. 133 teeth).

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WD Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Professional "scooter trash". Posts: 5207 Rosemark TN Gender:	Re: really high wall rear tyre - are they safe? Reply #8 - 09/27/13 at 07:31:07 Near impossible to find, and a chain kit is cheaper... MSRP is $385.63, list price is $297.98...
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