cmills83
XS650 Addict
I see the stock size is 3.25 x 19, can I also run a 3.5 x 19 on the front? Thanks
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I just reviewed my references and the 70 and 71 used the 3.25 tire, after that most years use a 3.50 x 19 front tire.
Most tires now use a metric number. A 100/90-19 is a good size. A 110/90-19 works too.
On the rear a 110/90-18, 120/90-18 maybe, depends on the tire. Some 120's fit some don't.
If yours is new enough for a 16 inch rear then a 130/90-16 is the right size.
Leo
Most tires now use a metric number. A 100/90-19 is a good size. A 110/90-19 works too.
On the rear a 110/90-18, 120/90-18 maybe, depends on the tire. Some 120's fit some don't.
If yours is new enough for a 16 inch rear then a 130/90-16 is the right size.
Leo
cmills83
XS650 Addict
good info, thank you
cmills83
XS650 Addict
I have a spoke 19" front rim I think from a 1980 special but Im not 100% sure. There was no tire on the rim either, what is the best way to measure the width? Seems like 3.25 vs 3.5" would be easy to mismeasure.
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It should be marked right on the rim by the valve stem if spoked, on one of the spokes on a mag. Something like 19x1.85. The 19 is diameter, the 1.85 is the width.
To measure the width , measure between the lips of the rim where the beads seat.
Leo
To measure the width , measure between the lips of the rim where the beads seat.
Leo
cmills83
XS650 Addict
I see, ok the front is 1.85x19 and rear is 2.15x18. I think Im going to go with 3.25x19 up front and 4x18 on back. thanks again
