How narrow of a tire can fit a 2.15-16 rim?

[Guest]

I was having problems finding a matching set of dual sport tires that came in a 16” rear. Ended up getting a 3.00-16 rear and didn’t think too much about how much smaller it is than stock. Stock rear on my 450l is a 4.60-16. Will the 3.00 stretch too much and affect riding?

[Steve]

Wow, that's a first. Everybody else asks if they can fit a 150 on the rim.

Can't imagine why you want to go smaller, especially THAT much smaller. You mentioned "dual sport", I am presuming that means adding some dirt capability? Not only will the 3.00 stretch a bit, it will GREATLY reduce your weight capacity, and your 450 is considerably heavier than most dual-sport bikes.

If it helps the search any, consider going to a 17-inch wheel. It may upset the steering geometry a bit, but with what appears to be your intended purpose, you may never notice.

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[Mosquito13]

Trying to fit the narrowest tire is a bad idea. Not even for drag racing. Think the question you meant to ask was: What is the biggest brake rotors and calipers I can put on (insert you bikes model and mods here)front rim.

[Gorminrider]

seems like it would distort the carcass alright. Put your fingers in and pull it out to the size of your rim beads...or blocks of wood all round would be better.. That'll give you an idea.
I'd expect it would "flatten it"???
Steve's load point would add to this and make me very leery.

I'm wondering if it would make it harder to mount as well

[mmattockx]

Can't imagine why you want to go smaller, especially THAT much smaller.

He doesn't want to do it, the 3.00 is simply the biggest 16" dual sport tire he can find. I agree with switching to a 17" wheel, it vastly improves the tire selection options and the slight change in rear ride height won't make a bit of difference on or off road.


Mark

[gsrick]

Wouldn't this work? It's a 130/90-16. At work I'm putting 130/90-17 tires on 4-4.5 inch rims on sport bikes.

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[Shopknocker]

Bike bandit has a good return policy. I’ll return these Shinko 244’s and I found some bridgestones that are 120/90 16. I was hoping to make the cheaper Shinkos work but they are just so small. And a 17” rear in the future will definitely be on the list.

And the reason for dual sport is because I’m building a scrambler. Really wanted the Shinko 705 but they don’t have them in a 16” rim. So I’m settling for more aggressive 50/50’s

[Steve]

And the reason for dual sport is because I’m building a scrambler.

Well, I must say that evidently your body parts are bigger than mine.

For a "scrambler", I would not be starting with 400+ pound bike.

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[gsrick]

It may be for a motorcycle trails race they hold in Ocala or Kissimmee. From my understanding if you use a dirt style bike you have to use street tire and if it is a street bike you can use dirt or enduro style tires. it also could be because that is a popular style since the Walking Dead show.

[Steve]

it also could be because that is a popular style since the Walking Dead show.

I have never seen the show, from what I have heard, I haven't really missed much, either.

By the way, if they are the WALKING dead, what are they doing with motorcycles?

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[Notz]

^^^ lol - that was funny.

Friend of mine has family down there living away from the bigger cities and there's tons of interconnected communities by miles of sandy unpaved roads,
mostly flat, rains all the time, I can see where dual sport tires on a 450L could be appropriate, even fun.

Post a pic when you have em mounted up.

[Shopknocker]

Well, I must say that evidently your body parts are bigger than mine.

For a "scrambler", I would not be starting with 400+ pound bike.

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If I wanted anything practical I would have bought another enduro or an adventure bike. Got this Gs for cheap and bought it just for the build. Obviously no dual sport is practical starting with a 35 year old cruiser.