philthymike wrote on 05/11/19 at 15:11:30:I read some good reviews about them.
They’ve got the right size rim too.
RSWM319 SUN WM3 (2.15) x 19" ALUMINUM RIM $245.00
Too bad they don’t have the rear size...
I need to find out the cost including labor and drilling.
I will contact them and find out.
If they had 16" I would go that route, 130/90-16 fits fine in the swingarm.
But here's dave's recommendation...
Dave wrote on 09/28/15 at 05:33:23:I have been searching for the "perfect" rear tire size to work with the 2.50x18 rear rim (the 130/70-18 is not made to fit a 3.50x18 rim)....and I believe I have found it.
A 120/80-18 rear tire is available in the Pirelli Sport Demon, Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires. This tire is measured at 120mm wide on a 2.75x18 rim - but is suitable for use on rim widths from 2.15-3.00. This will get you the most usable tread on the 2.50 rim - the 130/70 tire is only 116mm wide when squeezed on the narrow rim....and the tread is rolled over onto the sidewall where it can't be used.
I have used a 110/80-18 tire for one summer and it proved to be plenty of tire for the weight/HP of the bike - however it does look just a bit narrow on the bike. I believe the 120/80-18 will be a better choice (better than the 130/70-18) on the 2.50-18 rim. If you want to use the 130/70-18....you really should have a 3.50x18 rear rim.
(NOTE: I had been looking to see if a 4.00-18 size might be a good fit, as some tires are offered in that size and it does work on the 2.50x18 rim. It turns out the 4.00-18 tires are really tall. The 110/80 tire is 630mm OD, the 120/80-18 tire is 654mm OD, the 130/70-18 is 637mm OD....the 4.00-18 tire is 675mm OD.)