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Offline FreediverGa

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B6 2nd Gen rear wheel size
« on: January 18, 2006, 08:57:26 PM »
Are the rear wheels 4.5 wide or 5.0 on the 2nd Gen B6?

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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2006, 01:43:54 PM »
Check the rim itself, usually on the outer lip.  It should have the rim dimension stamped on it (ie: 4.50 x 17).

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B6 2nd Gen rear wheel size
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2006, 09:48:46 PM »
IIRC, the B6 uses a 4.5" rim.
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B6 2nd Gen rear wheel size
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2006, 10:00:31 PM »
Damn so a 170 rear will be deformed if I slap one one then
I know if it was a 5"  I could get away with it !

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B6 2nd Gen rear wheel size
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2006, 07:13:05 AM »
Someone on here said they run a 170. Its got to be the max size for the rim and swing arm. I run a 160 but think the 150 is the best choice.
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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2006, 01:57:52 PM »
I think a 170 may be slightly deformed depending on what brand/model you buy.  I've got a 160/60 17 on mine and it fits just right.  Also, this is a very common size so any brand/model tire you want will come in this size.

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B6 2nd Gen rear wheel size
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2006, 11:52:22 PM »
Metzler Sportec M-1's !