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broggyr has me freaked out...

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Has anyone of you XC\XR owners run a 180/**70**-16 rear tire?
After all these years of changing tires I never realized how little space there is for the tire to the forward section of the swingarm.....Until @broggyr happened to mention it while we talked about what tires he should get :| Of course I had a already ordered the Bridgestone Exedra Max which is a 180/70-16. I have a 180/65-16 Cobra on the rear now and there is space(obviously) but its tighter than I knew in there....
 
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A 180/65R16 is about 25.2" whereas a 180/70R16 is about 25.9". OEM 180/60 is about 24.5". If you have more than 3/8" clearance, it should fit (barely)...
Here's the URL for the tire comparator, should you choose to peruse... https://tiresize.com/comparison/
 

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He and I both have a 180/65/16 on now. The 70 tire is about 7/10" larger in diameter than the 60.
 
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Unless they redesigned the Shinko SE tires the weight rating on them is to low. Also a 70 series will be taller and more narrow then a 60 or 65 series. So side clearance not an issue, but to the front and top would be.
 
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The weight rating is per tire/axle position. The fronts are 63 and rears are supposed to be 80. So the shinkos are a 77. s you can see in the chart thats like 80 lb. If you ride solo probably not an issue. 2 up with gear .............. I know anytime we leave on a trip I closer to the max than the other way.
 

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Between the two Shinko SE890's I believe the total max weight is ~1500lbs. Minus the 800lbs. for the XC, that leaves 700lbs. I weigh 225 and my wife is around 150(no one mention this :mad: )...that leaves 325lbs. for my wife's hair dryer and make-up and my pants...... No sweat, not even close...
 
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Just put a 195/55R16 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D run flat car tire out back and be done with it. :grin
 
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I can barely breathe :eek ...... not going to happen
 
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