Larger rear tire

[Steve Kent]

I seen an article just a while back where someone done a "washer swap" and installed a wider rear tire, I'm wanting to check into it again, I want a wider rear tire as well as my friend on his bike. Can someone assist me? Thanks, Steve Kent

 

[Traumahawk]

This is for a 170 which will fit on the stock rim. Some rear tires WONT need the washer swap, it just depends on the tire. I had a 170 shinko tourmaster, and didnt have to do the washer swap.

http://vmaxoutlaw.com/tech/fat_tire_installation.htm

 

[one2dmax]

I've got one set of Carrozzeria's on hand that you can install up to a 200 on. It's not going to be a cheap set though!

 

[Bill Seward]

170 Tourmaster on my '85. Probably have used at least 4 of these over the years. Never needed the washer swap.

 

[Steve Kent]

Guess thats what I'll try is the 170 Tourmaster and try without washer swap, thanks, Steve Kent

 

[MaxMidnight]

I seen an article just a while back where someone done a "washer swap" and installed a wider rear tire, I'm wanting to check into it again, I want a wider rear tire as well as my friend on his bike. Can someone assist me? Thanks, Steve Kent

This explains what to do.

Not sure if it will help you 'have' your friend in his bike though.....

 

[MaxMidnight]

I seen an article just a while back where someone done a "washer swap" and installed a wider rear tire, I'm wanting to check into it again, I want a wider rear tire as well as my friend on his bike. Can someone assist me? Thanks, Steve Kent

This"]This[/URL] explains what to do.



Not sure if it will help you 'have' your friend in his bike though.....

 

[MaxMidnight]

Sorry, slight cock-up on the posting front and there doesn't seem to be any way of editing?

This should be the link you need.

 

[one2dmax]

A few options

 

[Barry barker]

A few options

Now that's over the top. Love the SS!

 

[DMAN999]

A 170/80-15 is the widest tire recommended on the stock rear rim.
As stated above many 170/80-15's don't require the washer swap but a few do.
Personally I ride about 80% of the time on twisty, hilly back country roads and I like the feel of the 150/90-15 better than the 170/80-15.
I tried a Metzeler 170 and a Shinko 170 and IMO the 150 handles better in the curves.
The 170 looks better and I'm sure if you ride mostly straight roads or haven't spent years riding on the stock 150 in the curves you may not even notice a difference with the 170 vs. the 150.