130/90 tire

Hey guys I just got my new tires today Bridgestone spitfire S11 130/90-18 they look great but I discovered that the overall diameter is larger than the original. Has anyone put these tires on there bike and did you have any clearance problems it looks like I will have much less travel between the tire and the fender ??????

 

Could be nice to know what bike.
And also add said bike to your signature.

I WILL assume you mean a SECA?
I *Think* I have a 130 metzler now.

 

Sorry too many things going on at once it is a 81 xj seca. I dont know how to do that signature stuff

 

I figured out that signature stuff I think

 

I just bought a 120/90-18 for the back of my XJ900

 

southpaw, there is no standard way of measuring the outside diameter of a tire, they only list the wheel size, width and aspect ratio so tires with the same specs can have different outside diameters. For instance, Dunlops made for HD stand taller than the same size standard tire. Ones with different tread will have different diameters and widths too. The only way to tell if a tire will fit with the proper clearance is to measure it in the store or compare it side by side with one that you know will fit.

 

throw it on and find out! thats the easiest way!

 

yes it will fit! I had one on my 82 seca, went back to stock 120

 

I'm trying for a lower seat height is the reason I went with the stock tire

 

thanks redfire thats what i wanted to hear. Didnt think about it raising the seat height that might be good considering I'm 6'4" thanks again for your imput

 

If you want to raise the seat height then get a Harley branded Dunlop tire, they are taller than standard tires.

 

i am rockin a 130/90 on my 82 seca 650 it is awesome though a 120/90 is stock i just wanted wider chicken strips (unused tread on side)

 

Alright thats a new one to me (chicken stripes) I can tell you this the way i ride there is no unused tread on my tires. Cant wait to get it all back together and start wearing down those chicken stripes