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luckymikemurder
09-18-2010, 07:15 AM
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

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xtremelow
09-18-2010, 07:25 AM
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.

anrkizm95
09-18-2010, 09:04 AM
300mm tire (http://www.superstreetbike.com/custombikes/0702_sbkp_2005_buell_xb12s/index.html)

delta one
09-18-2010, 11:28 AM
300mm tire

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

mattgti
09-18-2010, 12:24 PM
Go ahead and expect really bad handling

oght6
10-24-2010, 09:45 AM
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?

07Bolt
10-24-2010, 09:49 AM
200mm w/o any swingarm/belt changes; but with the belt guards removed

oght6
10-24-2010, 10:28 AM
Thanks...I am assuming the lightning would be the same case right?

lifeisafractal
10-24-2010, 10:35 AM
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 .

oght6
10-24-2010, 10:42 AM
Sounds good guys...thanks a bunch.

jerseymayhem
10-24-2010, 12:40 PM
200mm on these bikes looks absolutely sick! especially if you have a lightning with a lifted tail.

oght6
10-24-2010, 02:10 PM
Picks?
How do they affect handling?

lifeisafractal
10-24-2010, 02:37 PM
The 190 seems good to me. I've seen a few people mention the 190 does not greatly reduce your handling. Unless you drag your knee all the time I don't think the 190 will loose you much. I'd think the 200 would start to make a more noticeable difference, but I haven't rode on one. For me, I'm sticking with the 190, good compromise of looks and performance.

badxb
10-24-2010, 07:09 PM
200/55/17 tight, but it fits....

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7577_20101019154934_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7577_20101018174340_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7577_20101018173401_L.jpg

jerseymayhem
10-24-2010, 07:38 PM
handling according to xtreme isnt affected too much. Im getting new tires this winter and i wanna step up my tire size. Ive read this link like 5 or 6 times so far, but im still undecided.

200mm Tire Review (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Motorcycle-Chat/Update-200mm-back-tire-Review.)

badxb
10-24-2010, 07:46 PM
I think it comes down to individual riding styles. I know i dont ride to the bikes extremes, therefor the 200 seems fine for me and my riding style. If i was to track ride alot then 180 maybe 190 is a must to get the full performance out of these bikes. IMO

jerseymayhem
10-24-2010, 07:55 PM
hows your tread wear badxb? does it seem to be going faster than the stock tire? or about the same?

badxb
10-24-2010, 07:58 PM
Maybe a little faster as its a softer compound. Im getting even wear as i ride lots of corners and have no dramas getting it over from side to sode.

oght6
10-25-2010, 04:07 AM
good news than....Ill be getting a 190 this week....the belts decided to come out sunday.lol

TPEHAK
06-10-2017, 06:11 AM
Go ahead and expect really bad handling

Wide wheel performs very well with a decent rider behind the bars. Actually wide wheel performs even better than narrow wheel, the only reason motorcycles use narrow wheels is weight saving. The wheel width is in compromise with wheel weight - there is a point where increasing tire width does not improve handling significantly but significantly affects weight.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z238/mlcorrell/2006%20GSXR%201000/trac1.jpg

vicenzajay
06-10-2017, 07:04 PM
Holy seven year old thread, batman!