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Title: Tire size selection
Post by: Steve Minor on March 18, 2002, 09:41:51 AM

I'd like to hear a few opinions about tire size selection. My '77 400gs6 came stock with a 4.50x18 Metzeler....I've come up on a deal on a Cheng-Chin, and for about the same price, I can get either a 4.60x18 or a 5.30x18. My question is do I go with the 4.60 (more like stock) or go with the fatter 5.30? The 400 is a beast, so I think it'll "pull" the 5.30 with no problem.

All opinions are appreciated.

Edited by - steve minor on 03/18/2002 10:09:22 AM

Title: Tire size selection
Post by: mikey on March 18, 2002, 02:21:17 PM

I would worry more about the tire clearing the chain then the hook up..last time I mounted a 5.30 on a pre-80 bike the chain chewed the knobs off it!

Title: Tire size selection
Post by: KTOOM on March 20, 2002, 03:29:01 PM

I AM CURRENTLY RUNNING A 5.30 CHENG CHEN ON MY '76 MC5. IT WORKS VERY WELL, AND HAS NO CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.
JOE WRIGHT

Title: Tire size selection
Post by: Dwight Rudder on April 02, 2002, 04:18:48 AM

If you go with a Kenda tyre you can go with a 4.50X18 or a 5.10X18 , both are similar in size.
The 4.60X18 is about a 400-425 size.
Dwight

7 time ISDT / E medalist
7 time National Enduro Class Champion.

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