On my '77 250 I can clearly see the manufacturer of the rear tire, Metzeler, 5.0x17 motocrosser. The front tire I cannot make the manufacturer but find 3.25 - 2.15 - 26. Can anyone help with information on tire sizes and tube replacements? Thanks.
Michael, REAR tire specs for 250cc: 4:50 x 18
400 : 4:50 x 18
175cc: 4:00 x 18
125cc: 4:00 x 18
100cc: 3:50 x 18
FRONT tires all: 3:00 x 21 knobby
-Lisa
Monkeyboy
Back in the 70's, different wheel sizes were tried and a 17" rear wheel was one of things that was tried. Some of the Husqvarna's came from the factory with 17's. I would imagine if your bike has a 17" rear that somebody laced that up. I have no idea what availability there is for 17" tires now. You would probably be better off going back to an 18".
Rocket
Thanks for the info. I'm fine with whatever I need to do, I just need to know what options I have besides new rim and tire. Is patching a no-no on the tube? And does anyone know if there are still 17 inch tubes available? The tire is only a little worn, and appears to be still operable. Any info is helpful.
I agree with Rocket....but if you must use a 17" rear, Go to //www.discountmotorcycletire.com
then Dirt Bike tires.....
then Cheng-Shin brand....or Kenda brand. They both have a few rear 17's to pick from....
Edited by - steve minor on 05/02/2002 4:35:27 PM
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Edited by - steve minor on 05/02/2002 4:52:29 PM
Thanks for the info. I'm not trying to be stubborn and demand a 17 inch rear, it's just that it's already on the bike now and for my situation is better than new tire and rim.