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[titansfan888]

need help. thinking bout changing rims on 2009 springer.stock rear rim size is 18 x 8.00 can you replace with 18  x 8.50? thanks.

[murphy]

I'm almost disapointed... Expected something completely different based on the title.

[titansfan888]

Sorry.LOL.just hoping for a response.

[grc]

need help. thinking bout changing rims on 2009 springer.stock rear rim size is 18 x 18.00 can you replace with 18  x 18.50? thanks.

Nope, neither of those will fit the swingarm.  Eighteen inch wide rims will definitely require a custom frame and swingarm. 

I believe the stock rim is 8.00 X 18 and the tire is a 240/40R18.  The alternate rim size listed by Dunlop for that tire is a 8.50 X 18, but they recommend the 8.00 X 18.  Why do you want to change the size?


Jerry

PS  Sorry about the wizeazz part of the reply, I have a strange sense of humor.

[titansfan888]

wanted to change to a RC component rim.But only listed at 8.50 size not 8.00.In fact cannot find any 8.00 rims besides the stock rim.

[grc]

wanted to change to a RC component rim.But only listed at 8.50 size not 8.00.In fact cannot find any 8.00 rims besides the stock rim.

I can't think of any reason why a .5" wider rim would hurt a thing, since Dunlop lists the 8.50" rim as acceptable for the tire involved.  Changing the width of the rim will change the profile of the tire slightly, so you can't go overboard.  That's why I like to look at the specs for the tire to see what size rim can be used.     


Jerry

[titansfan888]

I have avon cobra tyres and they list 8.5 as the primary rim size so I'm thinking your right also.Thanks for the help.