Traumahawk
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How is that one working out for you? The 110/80-18?
Tires for 18 inch rims
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How is that one working out for you? The 110/80-18?
Works fine. Since it is a little smaller than stock, the speedo is off a little. (Reads a little faster) Other than that, I really can't tell any difference. Maybe riding back to back with stock I would be able to. Supposedly being shorter the bike should turn in a little quicker but I can't tell. Go to my album and you can see what the tires and wheels look like.
CrackerRican
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Eric what ever radial tire you go with its gonna be a 1000% better. I think it was the best mod I've done so far,& I have a fair amount of mods. IMHO I think 18" is the better choice & 18" radial market is getting better though not as sellect as the 17". I have the 110/80/18 on the front, yes its not as wide as I would like but im very happy with it & of course 180/55/18 on the rear
my brother has a bt016 in 110/80-18 on his front and really likes it, the 110 can be done, mushrooms a bit but not nearly as bad as compared to a 120. having mounted his tire for him i could tell it needed a larger rim, if i had a stock sized front rim i'd try to find a 100 as it will probably sit the best.
if you goto a 3.5" front you can do a 130/70 front and the speedo is right back on again.
if you goto a 3.5" front you can do a 130/70 front and the speedo is right back on again.
HyperPete
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I just bought 18" rims yesterday with Metzlers on them. The rear has a 200 on it. It was on a VMax previously and it fit, although the extreme edges had to be shaved for it to fit. I'll get some photos posted this weekend after I install them if you are interested.
Traumahawk
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Thanks for the info, I will check with Sean, but I know the Boxenstopp has a 3.75 inch X 18 inch rim for 685.30.
Thank you that would help a lot. Just trying to get all of my ducks in a row, BEFORE I pull the trigger on something.
HyperPete
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By the way, John Furbur / Sportmax has some more used 18" rims in stock if you are looking. That's where I got mine yesterday. I think he's got a pair in chrome and a pair (or 2) in polished Aluminum.
That's quite a shop he's got too! I'm lucky to be local to him so I could go check it out!
That's quite a shop he's got too! I'm lucky to be local to him so I could go check it out!
That's kinda close to me might be worth a trip $$$$$
HyperPete
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Bring cash! He does not accept checks and charges 3% for credit cards. I spent over 50% of the purchase price of my bike on "goodies" while I was there! (Bad mod monkey, BAD!)
I prefer cash anyway kinda keeps the wife from knowing to much !!
HyperPete
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Here are the 18" rims with tires...
...and here you can see how the edge was shaved on the rear. More photos when mounted, hopefully tomorrow.
They are Metzler ME880s, btw.
...and here you can see how the edge was shaved on the rear. More photos when mounted, hopefully tomorrow.
They are Metzler ME880s, btw.
Hey Hyper pete Those most likly won't look good on your bike you'll be better off selling thse to me !! lol NICE LOOKING RIMS !!
HyperPete
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Yeah, I know - I'll suffer with them! 
Thanks!
Thanks!
davesax36
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Those really look like they match the max well. Good job.
nice rims i'd like to see the drive side of the rear wheel to see how its machined/welded up.
also depending on the rim width a 190 may fit better in there and you wouldn't have to shave it. may even look wider do to sitting correctly. once agian depends on width.
i'd be a bit apprehensive about the offset if a 200x 18 fits in a stock swingarm.
also depending on the rim width a 190 may fit better in there and you wouldn't have to shave it. may even look wider do to sitting correctly. once agian depends on width.
i'd be a bit apprehensive about the offset if a 200x 18 fits in a stock swingarm.
HyperPete
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Here is the drive side:
By the way, he's got another set of these, only in chrome.
By the way, he's got another set of these, only in chrome.
Traumahawk
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Those are great looking wheels.
HyperPete
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Wow,
fitting the 200 is not for the faint of heart! I wish I had gotten about a 180 instead. I'll start a new thread on this rather than continuing to hijack your thread.
fitting the 200 is not for the faint of heart! I wish I had gotten about a 180 instead. I'll start a new thread on this rather than continuing to hijack your thread.
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Did the original owner of your wheels have a notched swingarm?
