Can I Fit Wider Than A 240???

[InfiniteReality]

Got a flat yesterday and while I plugged it to get home, when I'm on 2 wheels I want good tires. Since I'll be getting a new rear tire (stock widened rear wheel) and I have the clearance on the swing arm and chain to fit a wider tire... What are some other widths that I could possibly fit on the wheel?

Any input is appreciated!!

[SKECHE]

Got a flat yesterday and while I plugged it to get home, when I'm on 2 wheels I want good tires. Since I'll be getting a new rear tire (stock widened rear wheel) and I have the clearance on the swing arm and chain to fit a wider tire... What are some other widths that I could possibly fit on the wheel?

Any input is appreciated!!

200......i think is the max, anything wider will rub your chain...im about to put a 200 on my nem wheels....

[GsxrBots]

200......i think is the max, anything wider will rub your chain...im about to put a 200 on my nem wheels....

He's already running a 240 Skeche.

I can't help ya, maybe a 260?

[InfiniteReality]

Yep already got wider wheel, just kinda want wider if possible.. Just because, lol.

260 is actually a real size I'd assume? I'm. Clueless outside the standard wide tires

[Busa1166]

Understand Motorcycle Tires @ MotorCycleAnchor.COM there are 250 tires to seen them on bike bandit. Sadly the size rating isn't always the exact width of the tire. I bought a 190 tire from a different manufacturer and the tire was more like 197 after being mounted. How much room did you have with the original 240 tire???

[Fastfrog007]

I had an Avon Venom 250 on my 240 setup without a problem.

[InfiniteReality]

I had an Avon Venom 250 on my 240 setup without a problem.

I think you're probably right on the money, just a little wider and feel safe about the fitment.

[InfiniteReality]

I got my 250 in Friday and dropping it off today to get mounted and balanced. It was $10-$15 more than the 240, but a 260 was almost 2x that cost so 250 is what it was going to be!

[InfiniteReality]

It's official, I fit a 250 tire on there. 260 may be a touch squeeze with the chain, but 250 definitely works.

[Big E]

Pictures???

[SKECHE]

wat he said^^^^^^

[MoeMar]

I would think an odd size would cost more (less made sitting around). the more popular a tire size is the better the price... most of the time

[InfiniteReality]

Sorry no pictures of the 250 yet, I can "maybe" tell it's wider, definitely not night/day difference. I've only ridden it down the street to make sure the chain was tight and aligned.

I did some research prior to ordering, the 250 was $10-15 more than a 240 so figured why not. 260 on the other hand was substantially more.

[1300roadrocket]

What brand 250 did you get???

[InfiniteReality]

I couldn't remember and had to go look, lol. H-rated, seems to ride a little better.

250/40R-18 Dunlop Elite 3 Radial Touring Rear Tire

[1300roadrocket]

I tried that tyre on the bking for just a month and pissed it off,sold it to a guy for his expensive tractor(harley)Pirelli Diablo is what I have been using and recommend in that size and yesttrday I received one from Rocky Mountain ATV for $235 delivered,around $150-200 cheaper than the local shops here in astronomically expensive Australia.

[InfiniteReality]

I rode on the Dunlop yesterday to work, first ride I've been on with new tire. No complaints or compliments on it so far, basically just scrubbed it in....

[InfiniteReality]

Well... Reviving this thread because I left it hanging with the promise of pictures and some thoughts on a 250. Came across my own thread when looking for a new front tire and deciding what to go with.

When I get a new rear, I'll go back to a 240. While I have no issues with a 250, I do not like the taller side wall. I didn't noticed it until recently, but now that I did, I don't like it and regret going to a 250 though do like having a slightly wider tire.

Pictures as promised, better late than never I guess?

and profile of it and you can see why I don't care for it.