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Offline ZETTNORCAL

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Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« on: August 19, 2011, 03:20:18 PM »
What is the widest rear tire that will fit on a 17"at not interfere with the chain.   160? This will be on my 04 KX250f/500 conversion.   I just got it California plated!!!
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2011, 09:51:08 PM »
                               
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I just got it California plated!!!
  Good Deal Zett!   :-D
 Sorry I don't have a clue about the tire, But I also think this would be a cool canyon runner/ Dash to work  set-up.

Without divulging anything you may not want to share, Is your bike "Experimental" by any chance?
   Tuck\o/
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2011, 05:01:06 AM »
I run a 150 on my 500..

160 would fit.. But needs offset, and still rubs chain alot...
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2011, 10:06:35 AM »
Quote from: Motorrad on August 20, 2011, 05:01:06 AM
I run a 150 on my 500..

160 would fit.. But needs offset, and still rubs chain alot...

What is your rim width?  I ran a 4.25" wide rim with a 160 and no clearance issues, BUT, it really screws with the profile of the tire, The 4.25" rim should have a 150 tire and the 160 should be used with at least a 4.5" or 5". 
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2011, 02:08:21 PM »
Quote from: stroke.n.smoke on August 25, 2011, 10:06:35 AM
Quote from: Motorrad on August 20, 2011, 05:01:06 AM
I run a 150 on my 500..

160 would fit.. But needs offset, and still rubs chain alot...

What is your rim width?  I ran a 4.25" wide rim with a 160 and no clearance issues, BUT, it really screws with the profile of the tire, The 4.25" rim should have a 150 tire and the 160 should be used with at least a 4.5" or 5". 

I run a 4.25 rim for exactly the reason you stated profile...

there was a guy on Supermotojunkie that put a 160 on a 5" on his 500...   and RUB city.... so I went 150...
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 08:00:09 AM »
do you need to change offset with 4.25/150 combo,or does it rub?K.
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2011, 01:23:36 PM »
 i have a 4.25 rim with a 150. it still rubbed with a non o-ring chain so i built a guide to keep it off the tire.
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2011, 02:47:04 PM »
my 4.25 rim and 150 tire dont rub.... not offset.... but I do have the sprocket spaced out closer to the swingarm
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2011, 03:49:44 AM »
yo monto una 150 en mi rueda trasera,kx 500...La 160 roza en la cadena
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2011, 09:23:13 AM »
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2011, 10:10:17 AM »
My warp9 4.25 with 150mm BT-016 rubs very much badly.
I'm thinking about a 140, or offsetting my rim to the right about 1/4 inch.
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2012, 11:25:25 AM »
I thought I read on this site some KX500's were being fitted with older CBR600 wheels. I believe those are 5" wide with 160's.
would they rub too?
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2012, 01:04:44 PM »
I do alot black top track riding.......I sometimes drop from a 190 to a 180 depending on the track.....Bigger isn't always better.....smaller will allow you to go from max lean side to side easier.  Bigger will give you a bit bigger contact patch at full lean but will increase effort to steer.
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2012, 03:03:56 PM »
Quote from: USMC 500 on January 31, 2012, 01:04:44 PM
I do alot black top track riding.......I sometimes drop from a 190 to a 180 depending on the track.....Bigger isn't always better.....smaller will allow you to go from max lean side to side easier.  Bigger will give you a bit bigger contact patch at full lean but will increase effort to steer.

Your Kx500 doesnt have a street tire on it... shut your face!     You been drinking again?


Oh wait.. that is me...   FREE BEER AT THE LOCAL PIZZA JOINT.... because I fixed the waitress's car I have been trying to bring home for the last year... So has the wife...  :-D .. we call her waitress betty... since she looks like betty paige....            didnt get her home yet... but free beer.... SCORE!!

ps.. iVE been dringking.
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Re: Widest rear tire. typical supermoto setup
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2012, 05:53:41 AM »
Quote from: Motorrad on January 31, 2012, 03:03:56 PM
Quote from: USMC 500 on January 31, 2012, 01:04:44 PM
I do alot black top track riding.......I sometimes drop from a 190 to a 180 depending on the track.....Bigger isn't always better.....smaller will allow you to go from max lean side to side easier.  Bigger will give you a bit bigger contact patch at full lean but will increase effort to steer.

Your Kx500 doesnt have a street tire on it... shut your face!     You been drinking again?


Oh wait.. that is me...   FREE BEER AT THE LOCAL PIZZA JOINT.... because I fixed the waitress's car I have been trying to bring home for the last year... So has the wife...  :-D .. we call her waitress betty... since she looks like betty paige....            didnt get her home yet... but free beer.... SCORE!!

ps.. iVE been dringking.

Holy crap!!  You mean to tell me that you are working on my stuff.....drunk.....with your mind in the gutter.......and typing at the same time?

DID YOU SAY FREE BEER????!!!!...........YOU SCORED, AND I'M JEALOUS!!!....HAHAHA!!!
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