180 section tyres on 5" RT rims?

[gabriel_gs]

I know they're supposed to take a 170, but can you fit a 180 - safely?

And before anyone says, I know it will turn a little slower, but with my drag-race, straight-line of a commute, and the fact that I'm not Valentino Rossi, it's not a bit issue for me.

 

[hank]

Sell the RT rim and buy a Rockster rim if you want the full benefit of the 180 tyre.
The Rockster rim is 5.5 inch wide.

 

[gabriel_gs]

Yep, thanks I know that, but as I said, I want to know if I can use my 5" RT rims with a 180 tyre.

They're off being painted so not about to sell 'em

 

[hank]

Some bed time reading here on the R1150R forum regarding 180 tire on 5 inch rim.

http://www.r1150r.org/board/search.php?keywords=180+tyre&terms=all&author=&fid[]=2&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=d&sr=topics&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search

 

[gabriel_gs]

Much obliged - after a quick read, think I'll stick with the 170




(will read more fully tonight)