04-28-2010, 09:35 PM
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Larger rear tire.
For anyone wanting to put a wider tire on the rear of the G.Z. a 140.90.15 will fit instead of the factory 130.90.15. Only modification needed is a flat washer behind brake rod next to hub for clearance.
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05-04-2010, 06:24 PM
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Re: Larger rear tire.
Sounds good, may have to invest next time my rear goes bald.
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05-04-2010, 07:07 PM
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Re: Larger rear tire.
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Does not seem to hurt performance in any way.
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05-05-2010, 07:26 AM
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Re: Larger rear tire.
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What little there is. :poke2: :roll: :2tup:
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05-05-2010, 09:43 AM
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Re: Larger rear tire.
And why would you want to put on a wider rear tire if the stock size is available? It's less than 1/2" wider and what's the advantage, if any?
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05-05-2010, 11:45 AM
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Re: Larger rear tire.
I think the operative word here is "WANT".
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05-05-2010, 03:57 PM
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Re: Larger rear tire.
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I just thought a little wider tire would give more tread on the road.But mainly just wanted a little wider tire.I think it looks better than stock.Plus it should last longer.
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05-05-2010, 06:21 PM
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Re: Larger rear tire.
The whole tire is 10mm larger width, 40% of an inch, that's less than 7/16" wider, that's about 3/16" wider on each side of midline measured at the widest point on the tire, so how much extra rubber is in contact with the road surface as the tire is rounded, not flat like an automobile tire? 1/8", 1/4" ? I don't know if that would make any difference but I'm not the expert. IMO I don't think there's much advantage in it but it's your bike. Where are you talking about adding the flat washer to gain clearance for the tire?
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