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I'm trying to get some better tires for my dual sport, but it calls for a 110/80 18, which is really hard to find. I can pick up a 120/90 TKC80 for $105 or a 130/80 Shinko 700 for $60ish. How hard would it be to fit the 130 to that rim? The bike is a 1990 Yamaha XT350, and it currently has a very street oriented tire on it, I'd like something a bit knobbier.
'06 Triumph Sprint ST ABS
'90 Yamaha XT350
Have you seen this 130 width tire in person?
It may not be any different than a normal 110 width. I know for sure that Michelin makes up their own numbers rather than using the traditional Japanese measurement. That makes their 130 a similar width to a normal 110 and their 140 is similar to a normal 120.
what is the width of the rim? a 130 would fit, but it may have a different profile depending on your rim dimension.
CCS/LRRS EX #226
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Current stable:
2008 hyper 1100
2007 crf450r
2009 yz450f
2008 sikk mx 125 minimoto
No clue...All I know is that it calls for a 110/80. Mark said the 130 should be fine but I wanted a second opinion.
'06 Triumph Sprint ST ABS
'90 Yamaha XT350
yeah, it should be fine as long as you have a little room for a wider tire. it wont be grossly wider though. im guessing this is a front tire...turn in will be slower on pavement with a wider tire, and on dirt it will float more and not dig in as much. i guess it comes down to what you want. id stay away from shinko...
CCS/LRRS EX #226
LOW DOWN RACING
Current stable:
2008 hyper 1100
2007 crf450r
2009 yz450f
2008 sikk mx 125 minimoto
haha, no, it's a rear tire. Front I think is 90/90. I might go with Amazon.com: Michelin T63 Dual Sport Rear Tire - 120/80-18/--: Automotive: Reviews, Prices & more instead, since it's closer to the right size and is a trusted name, without the price of the TKC80
'06 Triumph Sprint ST ABS
'90 Yamaha XT350
Yea you would be fine with a 120 or 130.
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110 4 inch
130 5 inch
Who's putting it on should be fun
there are oooddlleess of tires you can fit
My routine with dirt tires is: if it fits in the swingarm, I'll use it.
I don't know how rugged you want to get, but a Dunlop 606 rear, with a kenda washougal front is where I'll be next. They're just kinda noisy on the street.
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Ordered the Michelin T63 in 120/80. Should be a huge improvement over the street oriented tire on there now.
'06 Triumph Sprint ST ABS
'90 Yamaha XT350