Rear Tire

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Looking to put a wider tire at the rear.What is the widest tire you guys have installed. Curious how it handles, especially leaning in turns.

 

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[Freebird]

You are pretty much as wide as you can go. Look at the clearance you have now between the swingarm and the tire. I wouldn't try it.

[sarges46]

Pretty sure you cant go wider on either the first gen or second gen. Have a look at yours and you will see there is not much room. Second gen owners have changed the front tire for a narrower 130 for more responsive feel.

[Brake Pad]

I have a 2007 venture.

I have a 150 on the front, and a 180 on the back (because) I pull a trailer.

I want more rubber on the ground, on the back tire, you will NOT get a full lean with a tire that wide. Hope this helps

[screaming red]

Thanks guys I think from what I hear I will stay with the 150.

 

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[jburrell]

If you go the 130 front tire you will see an amazing difference. Sudenly the bike is no longer quite as top heavy and it seems to just fall into turns and making a slow turn in a parking lot becomes quite easy.I changed mine 2 months ago and the change is unbelievable. So much easier to ride now.

 

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Jim

 

Thanks guys I think from what I hear I will stay with the 150.

 

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[Wanderer]

I did increase the size of my rear on my former Voyager. The tire manufacturer says, and this is not an exact quote from Dunlop, but you may go one size larger.