Max rim size for gz250?

mithuth · 05-24-2012, 12:03 AM

I searched and could only come up with tire size recommendations for the factory rims.
What I want to do is bob the rear of my 250 so I can run a 150/90-15 under a custom rear fender. And if possible, I'd like to sneak a 17 or 18" front wheel under the front fender (I will swap fenders or relocate the factory fender if necessary).
Also, on a 17 or 18" rim, what's the diameter equivalent of a 110/90-16 to fit said rim?

I've always been a fan of a larger front wheel with a skinny tire and a smaller rim with a fat tire on the back, but am a bit concerned it won't look good on a bobber/ratbike style setup.
Any suggestions or recommendations?

Kcarvajal · 05-30-2012, 11:47 AM

I installed a Savage front wheel, 19" on my GZ before I chopped it all up. Calliper did not line up perfectly and I had to grind down the mounts on the fork tube to make it fit. Ran this setup for awhile before tearing it apart this winter to hardtail it, etc. I ditched the front fender and rear fenders.

This is how it sat.
download/file.php?id=1814&mode=view

mithuth · 05-30-2012, 03:14 PM

Nice, I like that look. I was hoping there was something similar that would work. Now I'm even more excited than I was before.
Do you have pics of the front mount for the break? I'd like to see how much is entailed in making this work.

Kcarvajal · 05-30-2012, 04:47 PM

Unfortunately, I lost most of the pics I took when I switched phones. But I pretty much just eyeballed it. When I did it, the front wheel wasn't centered. So by that, I was able to gauge how much to shave off, which btw is easier to do with the fork off, laying flat, and with plenty of light. I had to do mine a couple times til I got it right. good thing is the wheel I got came with good rubber and rotor in great condition. The diameter fit perfectly, just the off-set was what you had to accommodate.

Let me know if you need pointers, I'll try to help you out as much as possible.

Ken

mithuth · 05-30-2012, 08:31 PM

Wouldn't it be easier to shim the wheel to run centered?

Kcarvajal · 05-30-2012, 10:17 PM

Getting the wheel centered wasn't he problem. Gettin the rotor centered in he caliper was a huge problem. The hub of he savage didn't line up perfectly until I shaved it off.

Goose51683 · 05-14-2013, 09:19 AM

Kcarvajal- Where did you get your tank?

I love the way it looks.

**jonathan180iq** · 05-14-2013, 09:31 AM

He's not active anymore. Best bet is to PM him and hope it goes to his e-mail.

05-24-2012, 12:03 AM	#1
mithuth Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 43	Max rim size for gz250? I searched and could only come up with tire size recommendations for the factory rims. What I want to do is bob the rear of my 250 so I can run a 150/90-15 under a custom rear fender. And if possible, I'd like to sneak a 17 or 18" front wheel under the front fender (I will swap fenders or relocate the factory fender if necessary). Also, on a 17 or 18" rim, what's the diameter equivalent of a 110/90-16 to fit said rim? I've always been a fan of a larger front wheel with a skinny tire and a smaller rim with a fat tire on the back, but am a bit concerned it won't look good on a bobber/ratbike style setup. Any suggestions or recommendations? __________________ -Jason 2001 gz250 1999 vz800 Marauder Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

05-30-2012, 11:47 AM	#2
Kcarvajal Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 61	Re: Max rim size for gz250? I installed a Savage front wheel, 19" on my GZ before I chopped it all up. Calliper did not line up perfectly and I had to grind down the mounts on the fork tube to make it fit. Ran this setup for awhile before tearing it apart this winter to hardtail it, etc. I ditched the front fender and rear fenders. This is how it sat. download/file.php?id=1814&mode=view
	0

05-30-2012, 03:14 PM	#3
mithuth Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 43	Re: Max rim size for gz250? Nice, I like that look. I was hoping there was something similar that would work. Now I'm even more excited than I was before. Do you have pics of the front mount for the break? I'd like to see how much is entailed in making this work. __________________ -Jason 2001 gz250 1999 vz800 Marauder Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

05-30-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
Kcarvajal Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 61	Re: Max rim size for gz250? Unfortunately, I lost most of the pics I took when I switched phones. But I pretty much just eyeballed it. When I did it, the front wheel wasn't centered. So by that, I was able to gauge how much to shave off, which btw is easier to do with the fork off, laying flat, and with plenty of light. I had to do mine a couple times til I got it right. good thing is the wheel I got came with good rubber and rotor in great condition. The diameter fit perfectly, just the off-set was what you had to accommodate. Let me know if you need pointers, I'll try to help you out as much as possible. Ken
	0

05-30-2012, 08:31 PM	#5
mithuth Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Warren, PA Posts: 43	Re: Max rim size for gz250? Wouldn't it be easier to shim the wheel to run centered? __________________ -Jason 2001 gz250 1999 vz800 Marauder Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

05-30-2012, 10:17 PM	#6
Kcarvajal Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 61	Re: Max rim size for gz250? Getting the wheel centered wasn't he problem. Gettin the rotor centered in he caliper was a huge problem. The hub of he savage didn't line up perfectly until I shaved it off.
	0

05-14-2013, 09:19 AM	#7
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	Re: Max rim size for gz250? Kcarvajal- Where did you get your tank? I love the way it looks.
	0

05-14-2013, 09:31 AM	#8
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Max rim size for gz250? He's not active anymore. Best bet is to PM him and hope it goes to his e-mail.
	0