1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Rear Tire Question...

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by tdeir70, May 31, 2008.

  1. tdeir70

    tdeir70 Member

    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Gananoque, Ontario, 1000 Islands, Canada
    ...Is there any benefit(s) to having a larger rear tire than the stock size? Any pros/cons... Just a curiosity at this point. You see these Gixxer's, etc. that have these Mammoth boots on the back and wonder. Not to compare decades in technology; however larger rear tire may improve handling?
     
    tdeir70, May 31, 2008
    #1
  2. Jim_Vess

    Jim_Vess Member

    Messages:
    244
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Lafayette, CO
    A larger than stock tire on the stock rim will offer no handling improvements and may even diminish handling. Putting a tire on a too narrow rim deforms the tire profile.

    Current sportbikes run 180 or 190 width tires on 5.5" or 6" rims specifically designed for that size.

    If you choose to use a bigger than stock tire, it's best to get a rim the tire fits.
     
    Jim_Vess, May 31, 2008
    #2
  3. MiCarl

    MiCarl Active Member

    Messages:
    4,373
    Likes Received:
    23
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Livonia, MI (Metro Detroit)
    And a different motorcycle to go with the rim because you aren't going to get a wider rim alongside the driveshaft.
     
    MiCarl, Jun 1, 2008
    #3
  4. Jim_Vess

    Jim_Vess Member

    Messages:
    244
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Lafayette, CO
    [quote="MiCarl]
    And a different motorcycle to go with the rim because you aren't going to get a wider rim alongside the driveshaft.[/quote]

    You're right, the shaft drive could pose a problem. Clearance issues could limit your selection. That would also hold true for putting a wider tire on the stock rim.

    I'm not sure about the XJ's, but I know you can get wider rims for the shaft-driven V Stars.
     
    Jim_Vess, Jun 1, 2008
    #4

Share This Page