[Freddy_Nieves]

Hi:

Can any body tell me if I can use a rear tire 200 without make any modification to my motorcycle.

Thanks

 

[cbrushwood]

200

Yes, but it looks a lot better if you do the "foots Mod" which uses a 1800C rear wheel set-up. The tire looks alot wider withe the mod done.

Heres a good thread on the Foots Mod

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34054&highlight=

 

[Freddy_Nieves]

Hi:

Thank scbrushwood.

Thanks

 

[Guest]

Just remember there's a HUGE difference between a
200-15
200-16
and a 200-17

IMHO the 200-15 doesnt look much different than a 170-15 (stock)

170-15 (stock)

200-15

200-16

200-17

from this thread:
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34065

 

[Freddy_Nieves]

Hi:

I like 200-16 but at this moment I can not spend money in a new wheel.

Thanks

 

[Guest]

I cant verify it,
but I seriously doubt the 200-15 actually measures 200 wide (8")

Like I said, look at the pictures then decide if you're really getting what you pay for :wink: . If you really need a new tire, go for it, but I wouldnt give up a good stock tire for one thats the same size but just has a different number stamped on the sidewall :?

Has anyone actually measured the 200-15 ?

 

[Freddy_Nieves]

Hi:

Ok, thanks for nice information.

Thanks

 

[Bright Brown]

200

Metzeler has a chart that gives you rim width and recomended tire sizes. www.us.metzelermoto.com Putting a 200 on a 3.5" rim is not recomended by them. Your tread area becomes sidewall and can give you goofy handling.

 

[KnuckleHead]

So the 1800C rim is for the 200/16?

 

[Guest]

Yes the 1800C rim can run a 200-60-16 tire.

 

[Gidder-Done]

 

[Freddy_Nieves]

Hi:

Look very nice with tha tire(200-16)

Thanks