kntcdis

Whats up guys i was wondering if putting a bigger tire on a bike is bad for the bike iv heard different things. Like going from a 160 to a 180 with the same rim.... how bad is it? sorry for the newbie ? thanks for all your help.

skr00zloose

it depends on the width of the rim. if it's got a 160 stock, it's probably a 4.5" rim, and a 180, if you can get it to bead properly, is gonna handle like CRAP, and it's not actually going to be any wider, it'll just square off the tire instead of being a rounded profile like it should be. there are 170's out there that are designed for 4.5" rims.

what kind of bike is it? you may just be able to put a wider rim on it, if you really want a wider tire.

kntcdis

its a suzuki rf 600 i put it for sale but i was just wondering for a future refrence. thanks for the info.

skr00zloose

rf 600 is a 4.5" wheel, so yeah, no more than a 170, tops.

infamousek

i know this is erelavent to the ? but its about tires. what do you do if you get a nail in your tire on a bike? my tire is pretty new too i dont wanna replace it again is there anything i can do besides that?

kntcdis

so would a 170 make it handle better if i get the right one?

skr00zloose

plug it if it's a rear, you'll never go fast enough on the street to spit a plug. never plug a front though.

skr00zloose

not really. skinny tires have alot to be said for them. but everyone wants the fat tire look.

kntcdis

awesome info thanks again

ef9zc

Had 2 plugs in my tires and i went 150+ and i've had a tire go flat at 100 or so. Aslong as your not in a curve i dont think you will bust ur ass...just my opinon i would plug always