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Maximum front tyre size

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Drake, Feb 26, 2017.

  1. Drake

    Drake Member

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    Hi guys
    Has anyone experienced what the maximum tyre size that will clear the forks?
    Not worried about fender clearance just forks.
    Thanks in advance
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Which Maxim? There's about five models that bear the Maxim name, all with different tire sizes.
     
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  3. Drake

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    Sorry 1981 special
    Currently has a stock 100/90/19
     
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    that is precisely the tire you want. A 110 is too big and will slow down the handling.
     
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    Thanks for that I am not worried about hindering handling performance.. just after a bigger stauncher look. Fully custom build.
    Will be fitting Daytona 675 forks later on in the year anyway.
    Thanks
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Same advice as above. No sense spending money on a tire when you're going to be sepnding money on tires again in less than a year anyway.
     
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    Still interested to know what others have done regardless
     
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    Your first limitation will be the front rim width, not the forks. Going two sizes wider than stock is the bare edge of what I would consider safe.

    A fella many years ago was making a kit to fit a rear wheel and tire combo on the front. A search should pull up the thread.
     
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    A fella many years ago was making a kit to fit a rear wheel and tire combo on the front. A search should pull up the thread.[/QUOTE]

    Taking in the account the width of the rim even if i can get a 110-90 in or a 3.5/3.75 in I would be content for now.
     
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    I recently put a 110/80 on my '84 750 seca and it works great.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    He also STOPPED making them....

    You could see if this is still available.... it has that rear-to front kit on an xj650 maxim.

    https://ithaca.craigslist.org/mcy/6011363207.html


    Personally, I wouldn't waste any $ on it
     
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