Triumphrat

HIM · 03-14-2007

Anyone any experience with this? $799 seems a bit heavy!

British Customs Wide Wheel
Add some bite to your Bonneville or Thruxton with a British Customs? Wide Wheel Kit. The wheel is constructed from a 5.5 inch dimpled aluminum rim and is available in 16in or 17in diameters. The wheel is currently available in chrome or powder coat finish and features polished stainless steel spokes. The wheel is a complete bolt on solution that accommadates 180x55x17 or 180x60x16 tire without any modifications.

To provide coverage for the new wide tire we recommend installing the B.C. Wide Fender Kit or B.C. Fender Eliminator Kit

ggRAT · 03-14-2007

Here's a picture of the 180 on my Bonnie. (More in my album, below.) All BC parts. The tire is the same size that was on the rear of the '05 Sprint ST I had prior to the Bonnie, which makes the handling seem very familiar. And I really, really like the look.

Interesting note: I've checked the tire pressure, and it is still 38lbs. I haven't put air in that tire for six months.

Whitehurst · 03-14-2007

Look how the tire is off set. If you are a performance rider this is not good at all - no offense...

The 180 wheel needs to be offset due to the frame is only large enough for a 170 to fit in properly - although it may be different on a bonnie? Get it done right and get an EMGO rim with a 170 back tire, have someone lace it and presto, you have a proper drag tire...or call Art over at Doug Douglas motorcycles in San Bernardino and he will set you up - he is the only one doing this correctly!
BTW - $800.00 is not a bad price at all - actually very decent...

[ This message was edited by: Whitehurst on 2007-03-14 16:37 ]

HIM · 03-14-2007

Looks pretty bloody nice to me!

Thanks for the pics.