Hello,
I’m hoping to get some confirmation from someone who has changed the tire size and kept stock wheels on a Thruxton 900.
I intend to replace both tires this weekend and it seems that some folks have mounted 110/80/18 up front and 150/70/17 in the rear on the stock spoked wheels with no issues. Can someone confirm that this combo works well on a Thruxton (stock sizes are F 100/90/18 & R 130/80/17)?
I called my local Triumph shop today to arrange the mounting and they warned me that they never heard of anyone going with that tire size. Their concern had me doubting what info I’ve picked up online since I don’t actually know anyone who is riding with this set up.
Will changing to this size cause any safety issues, or is it just simply not a popular thing to do since the bike handles well as is and that size bumps the cost per tire up?
I am considering the Continental Road Attack 3s, and mostly interested in the aesthetics of a 150 rear tire over the 130. I have read about slower turning which doesn’t seem like it will bother me on these flat Florida roads. Thanks for any advise you can offer.
I’m hoping to get some confirmation from someone who has changed the tire size and kept stock wheels on a Thruxton 900.
I intend to replace both tires this weekend and it seems that some folks have mounted 110/80/18 up front and 150/70/17 in the rear on the stock spoked wheels with no issues. Can someone confirm that this combo works well on a Thruxton (stock sizes are F 100/90/18 & R 130/80/17)?
I called my local Triumph shop today to arrange the mounting and they warned me that they never heard of anyone going with that tire size. Their concern had me doubting what info I’ve picked up online since I don’t actually know anyone who is riding with this set up.
Will changing to this size cause any safety issues, or is it just simply not a popular thing to do since the bike handles well as is and that size bumps the cost per tire up?
I am considering the Continental Road Attack 3s, and mostly interested in the aesthetics of a 150 rear tire over the 130. I have read about slower turning which doesn’t seem like it will bother me on these flat Florida roads. Thanks for any advise you can offer.