How do I know my motorcycle tire size?
Metric Tire Sizes: (Most Common Motorcycle Tire Format) The first number (180) is the width of the tire in millimeters. The second number (70) is the aspect ratio, which is the height of the sidewall. The height is 70% of the width or 126mm high. The third number (16) is the rim size.
Can I put wider tires on my motorcycle?
If wider tires are approved for a motorcycle, it is usually permissible to increase by only one size designation. In some cases, putting a wider tire onto the same wheel will actually give you less “rubber on the road”, by changing the profile and reducing the contact patch.
How wide is a 200 motorcycle tire?
For example a 200/55R18 would be around 26.7 inches tall and 7.9 (200mm/25.4) inches wide.
How big is the front rim on a Honda Shadow?
VLX VT600C/CD. The stock VLX rim sizes are the same as many other 52 spoke wheeled Honda Shadows. The front rim size is 19″ x 2.15″ and the rear rim size is 15″ x 3.5″. 100/90-H19 fr (This is the stock tire size) 110/80-H19 fr (This tire is wider but not as tall as the stock VLX tire)
What kind of tires do you put on a Honda Shadow?
From the Honda 95-96 Factory Service Manual for VT1100C2 Shadow American Classic Edition.Clymer and Haynes manuals are now the same and made only for Clymer and Haynes muturcicles, not Honda motorcycles. Thanks, I’m gonna order some tires soon and put them on over the winter, I put irc’s on my magna and they seem to handle well.
How tall does a Shadow VLX 600 tire get?
This tire looks great on the VTX rim if you have relaced. This tires smaller aspect ratio of 70% means it is only 126mm tall giving it a lower profile look that the stock tire size which is popular among many riders.
What kind of engine does a Honda Shadow Spirit have?
Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Spirit 1996. Motorcycle Style: Cruiser. ENGINE SPECS. Engine Type: 1099 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V Twin. Engine Bore and Stroke: 87.5 mm x 91.4 mm. Compression Ratio: 8:1. Valves SOHC, 3 valves/cylinder. Carburetion: 36mm diaphragm-type CV.
VLX VT600C/CD. The stock VLX rim sizes are the same as many other 52 spoke wheeled Honda Shadows. The front rim size is 19″ x 2.15″ and the rear rim size is 15″ x 3.5″. 100/90-H19 fr (This is the stock tire size) 110/80-H19 fr (This tire is wider but not as tall as the stock VLX tire)
From the Honda 95-96 Factory Service Manual for VT1100C2 Shadow American Classic Edition.Clymer and Haynes manuals are now the same and made only for Clymer and Haynes muturcicles, not Honda motorcycles. Thanks, I’m gonna order some tires soon and put them on over the winter, I put irc’s on my magna and they seem to handle well.
This tire looks great on the VTX rim if you have relaced. This tires smaller aspect ratio of 70% means it is only 126mm tall giving it a lower profile look that the stock tire size which is popular among many riders.
What’s the Stock tire size for a Shadow 750?
100/90-H19 fr (this tire is skinnier than the stock size, available with white walls, great for that bobber style front end especially with the front fender removed.) 110/80-H19 fr (This is the stock tire size) 110/90-H19 fr (This is the most common stock replacement size for Metzler and Avon)