Rim question

[busanostra]

I bought a swingarm with wheels. I thought 1st gen busa has 17 inch wheels? My wheels is 18 inches in diameter and 6" 3/4 wide. Before I make mistake buying tires for my reverse trike project, can someone tell me what is the widest tire I can use with this wheels. Do you think this is aftermarket wheel? Thank u

 

[Odin]

from Tire/Wheel Fitment

I think the biggest tire is 200/50-18 or 200/55-18
based on the width looks like 6 1/2 inches not 6 3/4

 

[busanostra]

from Tire/Wheel Fitment

I think the biggest tire is 200/50-18 or 200/55-18
based on the width looks like 6 1/2 inches not 6 3/4

YEAH .... you are right 6 1/2 inches width
I will buy 200 x 50 x 18 tire
Thank you.

 

[Dustin02]

You're measuring the wrong spot. That is a stock wheel. Size is: 17x6...

 

[rubbersidedown]

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[busanostra]

Oh! shoot --- its 17 inch !
Right, I should have measured it in the bead not in the lip.
So, 200 is the max I can use?

 

[rubbersidedown]

Oh! shoot --- its 17 inch !
Right, I should have measured it in the bead not in the lip.
So, 200 is the max I can use?

answer
Rubb.

 

[Mythos]

I have a 200/55 Metzler CompK Slick on my 08 right now. Stock rim and stock wheelbase and no problem rubbing anything. Nice tires if you are careful to stay out of wet conditions and ride only when the weather is warm. A taller rear does make the bike turn in easier and is less prone to that flattened oval appearance from center wear. Also adds a lot of weight. There's a one pound difference between a 190/55 Pirelli Super Corsa and a 200/55 Pirelli Superbike Pro which is the same tire in a slick (or so it appeared). --anyway, yes, a full 16 oz heavier for the 200/55 over the 190/55.