Tire choices for Divy wheel? (XJ900)

[maleko89]

Friend has a Continental Road Warrior (150) on there now. Is this a good choice? What else can I run? Should I stick to 150 size or what is the max size?

Thanks!

 

[EAGLEPI]

I misread your title... sorry I have no clue

 

[gamorg02]

mark r u throwing an xj900 wheel on ur max?

 

[maleko89]

Yes, pretty sure I am.

 

[gamorg02]

is that a 17"?

 

[maleko89]

Yes, but 3.5 inch rim so tire choices are limited. I'm putting a 150 profile tire on there. Some in Europe have 160's or 170's but most of them ran into problems with the sidewall bubbling.

 

[maleko89]

I'm looking at this tire.

http://www.bikebandit.com/shinko-006-podium-motorcycle-tire

The problem is that Shinko doesn't make a radial tire for 18 inch rim. Thoughts?

 

[gamorg02]

is it an 18 or a 17? is it a bolt on wheel?

 

[maleko89]

See above. It's a 17 and is bolt on. It includes the special axle needed.