JimboSlice Posted August 4, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2018 Ok, so I've decided not to go darkside, due to the fact that I can't find a good size to go with. So I would like to go with a bigger tire than stock. What is the biggest mc tire I can put on a 89 with no problems??? The factory specs are a 140/90/16. Can I go with something widder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 4, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 4, 2018 there is not much clearence between the tire and the swing arm. That will be your limiting factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted August 5, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 5, 2018 I have an 89 with a Dunlop E3 and I measured the clearance on the tire from the swingarm, back a few months ago, and if I remember correctly there was 7/16's of an inch clearance between the sidewall of the tire and the swingarm. The measurement was taken with the bike on the center stand so tire flex was not considered here. I posted this in another thread from a few months ago but do not remember which thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted August 5, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 5, 2018 Okay, found the thread: https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?134101-Dark-side-tire&p=1026686#post1026686 Check out the photo and note the details about how I measured the distance, etc.. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboSlice Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks all for all the knowledge. This is my first Venture so I'm a newb. I ended up purchasing Kenda Kruz stock sizes for front & back. These tires are getting excellent reviews and got both for $200 which isn't so bad. So just have to get them mounted and I should be good for the rest of the season. I know, I know, Amazon would have saved me some $$$, but only $30 if you add shipping, and besides, I hate feeding the machine. Rather do bizz with small bizz owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted August 8, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks all for all the knowledge. This is my first Venture so I'm a newb. I ended up purchasing Kenda Kruz stock sizes for front & back. These tires are getting excellent reviews and got both for $200 which isn't so bad. So just have to get them mounted and I should be good for the rest of the season. I know, I know, Amazon would have saved me some $$$, but only $30 if you add shipping, and besides, I hate feeding the machine. Rather do bizz with small bizz owner. I would be very interested in how you fare with the Kenda's. On Spyders, although they are OEM spec, a lot of riders will have nothing to do with them. For us there just isn't any wear life in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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