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troyrr YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 34	Looking for Scrambler Build Tires 12/10/25 at 10:06:28 I just got my hands on a 2009 S40. I'm doing a scrambler build, but I'm having trouble finding the right tires for these wheels. Any scrambler builders out there have any recommendations? Should I consider different sized rims?
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Re: Looking for Scrambler Build Tires
Reply #1 - 12/10/25 at 13:51:21

Look for some optional sizes to get a better variety of tire choices.

A 130/90-15 tire is almost exactly the same size as the stock 140/80-15 tire (a weird size that only IRC makes).

A 140/90-15 tire is larger in both width and diameter than the stock size - but it does fit....you may need to change the bolts under the rear fender for some with shorter heads to prevent rubbing.

I am not a fan of a 150 width tire on a Savage - as they are just too wide for the narrow rear rim.

The Tech Section has information on changing to cast aluminum wheels from earlier Suzuki models - this will get you a 16" rear wheel diameter and you may be able to find a better choice of Scramble tires in that diameter.

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ohiomoto Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2838	Re: Looking for Scrambler Build Tires Reply #2 - 12/10/25 at 16:07:12 You can use an 18" rim but the tire diameter needs to be under 26" without doing swingarm mods. I run this setup. The largest rear tire I've used was a 120/80-18 Shinko 705.
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