Tire question...

[madvlad]

Would a 180 rear tire fit a 96 VFR 750? As far as I understand these come with a 170 rear but I have a friend interested in a 180 rear I'm selling so just wondering if it'd fit.

[dirkterrell]

Would a 180 rear tire fit a 96 VFR 750? As far as I understand these come with a 170 rear but I have a friend interested in a 180 rear I'm selling so just wondering if it'd fit.

It will fit on the rim but it will alter the handling of the bike. I personally wouldn't do it.

Dirk

[brennahm]

Stick with the right size.

[madvlad]

Thanks guys, I'll let him know.

[TFOGGuys]

The 96 VFR came with a 5 inch rear rim, which is a bit too narrow for a 180. It is possible to put the 180 on the narrower wheel, but it bows up the tread, so that the actual footprint on the ground is narrower.