Tires for Spree...

dgsoles · Post by **dgsoles** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:10 pm

Okay, so I would like to get some wider and taller tires for my Spree. Here is Lansing, we have HORRIBLE roads, and whenever I hit a pot-hole, I bounce around like a hooker at a bachelor party. Sorry if that offends anyone. Maybe.

Any who, does anyone know what tire sizes will fit on ye olde Spree, and, where one can acquire them? I know that taller tires will hurt my take-off, but I don't care, I need to be able to go over these potholes a bit smoother.

Thanks

nysnowborder · Post by **nysnowborder** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:20 pm

ha ha lol

and i believe you can only go up to 3.00
any bigger and the tire rubs

dgsoles · Post by **dgsoles** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:31 pm

What about height? I assume that 2.50x10 means 2.5 inches wide by 10 inches tall.

How tall can they go? I just don't want to have to do this by trial and error.

nysnowborder · Post by **nysnowborder** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:33 pm

10 is the rim size so nothing you can do there

dgsoles · Post by **dgsoles** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:37 pm

ohh...I see.....so, I'm going to guess the height off of the rim is another different measurement, right? Just like on car tires.

nysnowborder · Post by **nysnowborder** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:49 pm

yeah.
my dirt bike is like 14xsome number and then another so
0x0:1

or something stupid.

but if you go up to 3.00 the hight off the tire goes up.
i was referring to rubbing on the top of the tire for this reason not the side.

just to clear that up no attitude involved.

Wheelman-111 · Post by **Wheelman-111** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:00 pm

Greetings:

Tires that specify size in inches have a square - or is it round? - profile. A 3.00x10 is 3 wide and 3 tall off the rim. Only if the size is speficied with a slash - as in 100/90 - is the width different from the height.

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/displayca ... cooter.htm

80/90 x 10 should be 3.15 wide (80mm divided by 25.4mm/inch) but only 2,83 inches tall - 90% of 3.15. Should clear heightwise, but measure to be sure. If you know your clearance you could consider a 90/90 x 10 for that Orange County Choppers look...

nysnowborder · Post by **nysnowborder** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:53 pm

thanks wheel man that's what i was trying to say but could not remember

hondadirtracer · Post by **hondadirtracer** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:13 pm

I have heard of people using Yamaha pw50 dirt bike tires. They have aggressive tread that might help you, although I would have to assume that it will hurt your take-off and top speed.

dgsoles · Post by **dgsoles** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:25 pm

Thanks guys, that's the info I needed. And, don't worry, I didn't take anything as attitude, only help

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:52 pm

You could try a stiffer rear chock, SB50 elite shock is a boltup and adds a couple inches.

scooterwerx · Post by **scooterwerx** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:49 am

i replaced the 2.50 on my elite e with 2.75's. it killed the power. top speed didnt improve much either, not enough power to push it

SayTen · Post by **SayTen** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:28 pm

I found a pretty good place for replacement tires and the shipping wasn't bad. The have a lot of sizes and tire tubes to match. So check 'em out.

http://motorcyclesuperstore.com/

kentdog007 · Post by **kentdog007** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:22 am

Kenny_McCormic wrote:You could try a stiffer rear chock, SB50 elite shock is a boltup and adds a couple inches.

Kenny, Do you think that an Aero shock would serve a similar function and fit an '86 Spree? I figured any 80cc would be more rigid so I got one, and might try it if it looks like it may fit. Any special wise words as far as hardware/installation pointers; so you think I can use the stock mounting hardware from the spree? Thanks.

DJPhatman · Post by **DJPhatman** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:24 pm

Order the 280mm rear adjustable pre-load shock from VT Cycles. I am pretty sure it's made by Daytona, but ask Keoni or Steve. I installed on on my '87 SE50P, and my CH80, as I am a big, big guy. They work great, no hooker bouncing!

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