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18 inch front wheel advice needed on widest tyre I can fit

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:44 pm
Author: Padders
I have a standard set of front forks and want to run an 18inch front wheel. I am going to use the standard z900 hub with stainless spokes and excel alloy rim. Does anyone know the largest width I can go to using the standard forks. The rear will be an 18 inch with 180 tyre so want the front beefed up as much as possible.

Cheers padders

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:22 pm
Author: london calling
Brucie,I'd say a 2.5" rim would be good with a 110/80 tyre.
The slabside GSXR1100 had a 2.75 front rim with I think a 120/70 x 18" tyre :?? :??
I'd check what 18" front tyres are avilable :wink: ,
I'm pretty sure that the AVON AM22 race compound/track formula front tyre is still made :??
Bridgestone do a BT45 in 110/80 x 18".