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2.5 Rear Rim Fitment?
Trigger:
--- Quote from: Johnwebley on July 14, 2020, 09:23:48 AM ---I doubt the mods will improve the handling.
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As us Ex racers know John, It is down to the surface, how skillful the rider is and wider rims don't make any difference whatsoever ;)
woody928:
--- Quote from: Trigger on July 14, 2020, 08:50:21 AM ---Can not see any mention on fitments to any SOHC's on the Avon site :o
With 2.15 rim and a 4.00 tyre, you only have a 10 to 15mm clearance between the tyre wall and the torsion bar. Any wider on the rim the tyre wall will be wider when inflated ;)
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Point well made, I’m here to listen to the pros.
Would there be any benefit or fitment issues with going 2.15 on the front?
It sounds like it’s prudent and sensible to stick to 2.15 on the rear from all of your comments. I was just looking for the most suitable rim for the tyres given the opportunity to change them and also thought aesthetically they’d fill the rear a little more. From what you’d said, it’s a certain that there would be rubbing issues...
woody928:
--- Quote from: Trigger on July 14, 2020, 10:17:34 AM ---
--- Quote from: Johnwebley on July 14, 2020, 09:23:48 AM ---I doubt the mods will improve the handling.
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As us Ex racers know John, It is down to the surface, how skillful the rider is and wider rims don't make any difference whatsoever ;)
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Haha I have no doubt, I just wanted to make the most of the opportunity while I’m starting again from scratch. Ultimately I want the bike to handle correctly first however if I can improve on the aesthetics then why not....
woody928:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on July 14, 2020, 12:58:52 PM ---I found the handling to be perfect with 2.15 rims front and rear, it stops rim creep on the tyre when using wider tyres than standard.
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Thanks for the input Ken, that's good to know :)
woody928:
Just to close this off and update you all, I've requested the following size rims be built for my 550 with my Avon Roadriders:
19 - 1.85 Front
18 - 2.15 Rear
I decided that I didn't want any fitment issues and am ultimately building the bike with performance in mind. I've spent hours wasting time researching wider rims looking at what may be best. The only last temptation was to go to a 2.15 on the front but I don't get the impression that it gains me anything...
Thanks for the wisdom.
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