[Greg_PL]

Hello,

I'm about to buy new tires and I decided to get this time whitewalls for my VTX1800S. The problem I have is that I can't get the 150/80-17 WW for front anywhere... The closest size are 140/80-17 or 160/70-17. Called the local tire workshop and was told to get only the widest size in this case 160/70-17. Appreciate any suggestion which size to go with?

Best
Greg

 

[TennX]

I use the 150 on my 1300 really fills up the fender....IMHO the 160 gonna be tight .....good luck

 

[Greg_PL]

Looks like I'm the first to face such a challange >, probably go for it and fingers crossed the tire will fit the fender



Greg

 

[Xman/qc]

Looks like I'm the first to face such a challange >, probably go for it and fingers crossed the tire will fit the fender



Greg

No i search for long time to make mi choce 160/80-17 is not avalable so i buy Shinko because its the only match i found 140/80-17 front n 180/65-16 rear cause of the cast wheel on R model the original size was 150/80-17 front n 180/70-16 rear Of corse they are not radial like mi old Elite hope i didn't regret

Good Luck

 

[Greg_PL]

Update: I made an order for Shinko 160/70-17 WW. Keep you posted if it fits, hope it will.

Greg

 

[Greg_PL]

All,


unfortunately 160/70-17 doesn't fit into VTX 1800 S... Now will order 140/80-17 and this one should fit.


Bests
Greg:frown:

 

[Greg_PL]

Update: 140/80-17 arrived yesterday. Today I put it on the bike and it fits well and whole machine looks awsome.

Bests
Greg

 

[bugs]

I always like a spoke wheel, laced. Looks good Greg.

Mik

 

[Xman/qc]

Update: 140/80-17 arrived yesterday. Today I put it on the bike and it fits well and whole machine looks awsome.

Bests
Greg

Look awesome Greg

 

[Aldo]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing and thanks for saving me having to try the 160. I've been going through the same bs. I contacted a few manufacturers and ended up with the same choices. Now before I order I just have to decide if i want to clean the WWs. The spokes keep me busy enough.

 

[skeeter69392]

looks awesome!!
i love the look but cant wait to get mine off.
too much of a chore to keep clean...
you have to clean a section...move bike forward or back
clean another section...move bike forward or back and so on
same with rinse and polishing them.
or put it on a lift...sit down and clean.
never again.

 

[Xman/qc]

I alway wash mi bike on mi hydrolic jack its lot more easier the bike is higher up n you can spin the wheels