R3T rear tire sizing

[Chip]

i know I have read in this forum discussion on tires. Unfortunately I didn't pay attention! My question is how wide of a tire can I cram in the stock space? I thought I read about someone running a 200-60-16. Does that sound correct? Any help would be appreciated...

 

[Fingers]

A205/60/16 will work just let the air out for install and re-air after wheel is reinstalled.

 

[Jag]

DS tire or MC tire
@Tripps i believe runs a 200/60/16 MC Tire with no issue?

 

[Sensfan]

DS tire or MC tire
@Tripps i believe runs a 200/60/16 MC Tire with no issue?

I have that on mine with no issues.

 

[Tripps]

Yes, they had to deflate it to get it on, is all.

 

[Bedifferent]

Other than the look of having a wider tire and maybe an increased load rating, what would be the point of having a wider tire? How might that affect the speedometer?

 

[Chip]

Other than the look of having a wider tire and maybe an increased load rating, what would be the point of having a wider tire? How might that affect the speedometer?

I have always felt that the tire on the ground the better stopping power. It isn't much difference from the 180 width but it is wider. I'm not sure on this logic but it stands to reason...

 

[TriumPhil]

The 180 will certainly handle better.

 

[Tripps]

I tried the 200 just for traction, seems slightly harder to spin, first time I got on it I could feel the longer travel the first time I went from lean left to learn right, then forgot about it and never noticed it again.

 

[Jag]

The good news is, even if you don't like the tire you install, you will be able to try a different one every six thousand miles or so.