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Offline monster malibu

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500 TIRE SIZE
« on: August 14, 2007, 01:26:41 AM »
I was thinking about getting a set of colored tires for my bike and I've got a problem. The place that sells them has front tires that'll fit my bike (80/100-21), but they don't list my rear tire size (120/100-18). Can I swap my 18" rim/spokes for 19", without any problems? What size rear rims do the newer 500's use?
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2007, 02:10:16 AM »
Unless I am wrong, the 19 is the stock rim for the 500.  My 92 500 is 190/90 19
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2007, 02:24:08 AM »
I was looking for those color tires yesterday myself and came across a conversion chart. I will see if I can dig it up an post it.

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Innova%20MC/innova_3014_3015.htm

This is the only sit I could find that has the color tires. the correct size is 110/90-19 GREEN 4 T110901914GRN  and the are out of them!

Alan :-D
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2007, 02:30:15 AM »
This no the exact tire chart, but it is a pretty good on....

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-tires/tire-data.htm

 :-D

And a better one!

http://www.kgmotorcycletires.com/find_your_tire_size.htm

 :-D :-D
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2007, 02:34:48 AM »
Quote from: monster malibu on August 14, 2007, 01:26:41 AM
I was thinking about getting a set of colored tires for my bike and I've got a problem. The place that sells them has front tires that'll fit my bike (80/100-21), but they don't list my rear tire size (120/100-18). Can I swap my 18" rim/spokes for 19", without any problems? What size rear rims do the newer 500's use?

Monster, let me know if you find them any were else! :-D
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2007, 07:46:07 AM »
My 87 has a 18" rear wheel on it, if it was a 19" I'd be good to go. Do the 88-up 500's run a 21" front wheel? 
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2007, 09:34:27 AM »
I talked to those guys today and was told that the kawie green tires have been discontinued! d**n, I wish I could scored some before the dumped out on the green ones! :-P :-P :-P :evil: :evil: :roll: :roll:
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2007, 10:53:18 PM »
I just looked at my post and releazed that I wrote 190 for tire width (opps) I mean 120.  I dont think I would be to happy with a 190 in the woods, of course neather would my swingarm
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2007, 01:55:32 AM »
Quote from: monster malibu on August 14, 2007, 07:46:07 AM
My 87 has a 18" rear wheel on it, if it was a 19" I'd be good to go. Do the 88-up 500's run a 21" front wheel? 

Yes from 87-04 the bike ran 21inch front wheel, 87 came stock with 18inch rear. If you run in rocky condition I would keep the 18 rear.
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2007, 02:06:08 AM »
I would also add that the 18" wheel has more options on paddle tires.  have a 560X18 Paddle tire for my spare dune tire and it is a monster! :-D :-D
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2007, 11:14:43 AM »
I ride alot of snowmobile trails where I live, they are made of gravel and sand. If I can switch to a 19" rear rim I'm going to, I like the camo tire idea. Can I mount a 19" rim and spoke kit on my rear wheel hub?
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2007, 03:47:38 AM »
the people behind you wouldn't like that either!
Quote from: c-152 on August 14, 2007, 10:53:18 PM
I just looked at my post and releazed that I wrote 190 for tire width (opps) I mean 120.  I dont think I would be to happy with a 190 in the woods, of course neather would my swingarm
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2007, 04:40:44 AM »
Quote from: monster malibu on August 15, 2007, 11:14:43 AM
I ride alot of snowmobile trails where I live, they are made of gravel and sand. If I can switch to a 19" rear rim I'm going to, I like the camo tire idea. Can I mount a 19" rim and spoke kit on my rear wheel hub?

 http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do this will get you started they also have spoke kits.
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Re: 500 TIRE SIZE
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2007, 02:22:45 PM »
Quote from: MadKaw on August 16, 2007, 03:47:38 AM
the people behind you wouldn't like that either!
Quote from: c-152 on August 14, 2007, 10:53:18 PM
I just looked at my post and releazed that I wrote 190 for tire width (opps) I mean 120.  I dont think I would be to happy with a 190 in the woods, of course neather would my swingarm

yeah they already hate following me as it is
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