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Thread: Wide tire conversions

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    ive seen them done on xbs from time to time and im looking for a few companies to see what wide tire kits they make ann install it to my xb. if anyone know the company or websites i can find it please let me know thanks

    luckymikemurder@gmail.com

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    Grandstand Designs is the only company that I know of that makes a kit.

    But all you need is a widened rear wheel and a chain conversion to fit a 240mm. Also that is the largest you can go.

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    300mm tire
    only with a new swingarm, but if you are doing that the possibilities are endless

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    Go ahead and expect really bad handling

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    Whats the widest tire one can run without replacing the swing arm and belt drive. Like can I run a 190/50-17 on a stock firebolt with belt guards removed?

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    200mm w/o any swingarm/belt changes; but with the belt guards removed

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    Thanks...I am assuming the lightning would be the same case right?

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    I have a 190/50 on mine no problem. I also saw a post with a 200 on with no modifications, there was only about 3/16" on clearance from the tire to the belt however :p .

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    Sounds good guys...thanks a bunch.



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