FAT REAR TIRE

[BigDave79]

Just remember the wider the tyre is only for looks, there is no benefit to a wider "bike" tyre.
The rim still pulls the sides in, if you measure the contact patch i think you only go up by half an inch either side.

Think outside the box for a dark side car tyre, done right you extend the contact area to 245mm and with the right pressure you maintain the same when cornering.


This is 15,000 kilometers and many many many burnouts

[She's real fine my 109]

Don forget when you mount a 280, every time the wheel needs to be taken off the final drive needs to be loosened or possibly removed as well.

With a stock rim and 280 you don't need to loosen anything. Just let the air out and put the tire on. It slides on like a boot.

If you have never done any of these things, why comment on it?

[She's real fine my 109]

I'll repeat what I have said before - running that high tire pressure (almost 30% higher than the manufacturer's max PSI) is unsafe. It's a blowout waiting to happen. While it worked for you, Dave, I really don't think that you should recommend it to others. Just my two cents...

I would have to say, you have no clue

[z71cad]

the words that get me are "NOT RECOMMENDED" the law doesnt "RECOMMENDED" you driver faster than 65mph but who follows that rule on a 109, its your bike put whatever tire on there you feel comfortable riding with, i run a 300 avon with a modified swingarm{i done myself} and a 160 met on the front running forward which is "NOT RECOMMENDED"

[MATT'sADDICTION]

Someone said;
Dunny E3 250, Metzler 260, and Avon something?
Of the 3, which is the widest when mounted on a stock rim, and is it as sticky as the stock rubber, and what kind of duration could you expect from it? I don't remember any undue amount of slippage on the original tire, (handling/performance) wise,and i think i would remember to since I've only had it 4 months, (4200 mi) but this thing is WORN OUT already, which seems unreasonable to me.?. Anyway,,i don't want to sacrifice performance necessarily, but I'd like to get as wide as possible with higher mileage, and good stick,, anyone familiar with all 3? If so, you may hold the keys to the kingdom around here !!
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer me?

I'm on my second Avon Cobra 250. It is about an eighth of an inch wider than the Dunlop 250 mounted on stock rims. I have had both side by side in the garage and measured them several times to verify. Very close, though, and not noticeable. As far as performance, the Avon wins hands down. It is quite a bit stickier than the Dunlop.

I ride reasonably hard, and I got about 8,000 out of the Avon. It looks like my front will last about 2 to 1 to the rears.

The Avon is a few dollars more, but in my opinion, worth every dollar. They also come pretty well balanced, as I rode for a couple hundred miles on this last one before getting around to putting in the Dyna Beads and I never felt a wobble, shimmy, or vibration--at any speed.

finally, Jake Wilson or American Motorcycle were always the lowest prices on these tires. Free shipping, too.

Hope this helps.

MT

[hibern8r]

Q: Does a 280mm tire, fit on a stock rim?
A: Yes, but as per the tire manufactor, it is NOT recommended. There are a few guys that run it without a problem, but lets face it, you wouldn't put 33" BF Goodrich Mudders, on your Civic... would you? Sure you can make them fit, but it's not recommended!
The largest tire that can be SAFELY mounted on a stock rim is a Metzler 260, a Dunlop 250, or Avon 250. Before you ignore me, and listen to someone who does not have a clue, please take the time to read this! If you're considering a 280 on stock rim... read this (UPDATED 7/03 More Pics)

Is this a sticky If not, it SHOULD be!!!!

[MATT'sADDICTION]

Forgot to mention I had a Metz 240 on the bike when I purchased it. Only got 6,000 on that tire and the Avon was noticeably better at handling the twisties. So, for me, the Metz isn't an option. Go Avon!

[mjdcedarrapids]

How much money do you want to spend? you could put a 300 rear on for about $3000 or you can put a 280 on for about $2000 or you can put a 250-260 on for about $300 or less. Your choice.

[gmooney72]

I agree.

If you are thinking of porting on a 280, I'd suggest bumping up to a 10 inch rear rim. For a stock rim, you can go 250 dunlop, 250 avon, and 260 metzeler. I'd stay away from b
Vee rubber.

-Josh