Author Topic: 170 instead of 160? (Read 2740 times)

DjVas · « **on:** February 23, 2007, 04:20:32 PM »

Hey guys,

aksed that before but never got an answer. So can I put a 170 or wider rear tire instead of the 160 factory size? What are the issues? How wide can I go?

THANKS!

2005B12S · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2007, 12:07:05 AM »

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=7608

pmackie · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2007, 12:16:34 AM »

Assuming you have a 2nd gen 600, the factory rim size is 4.5" and uses a 160/60ZR17 tire. A review of Bridgestones site (OEM tire was a BT56) lists the suggested and acceptable rims sizes as:

160 - 4.5 (4.25 - 5.0)
170 - 5.0 (4.25 - 5.5)

So, the 170 is OK on the 4.5 rim, but the rim is smaller than suggested. This will cause a slightly sharper profile which will pull in a slight bit of the width. At the end of it all, you will end up with a slightly taller and wider rear tire, but not overly obvious.

So...if your doing it for image reasons, I'm not sure you will notice much difference, but it will be a little wider. The difference should not be enough to cause clearance problems with the chain.

To go any wider, you will need a difference rear rim/sprocket arrangement. I assume you can swap in a Bandit 1200 swingarm and rear wheel, but some else here may able to confirm.

DjVas · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2007, 12:00:14 AM »

thanks guys! I think it's clear!