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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Spicy_McHaggis on June 29, 2008, 11:01:21 PM

Title: Swapping out different wheels?
Post by: Spicy_McHaggis on June 29, 2008, 11:01:21 PM

I tried searching the forums but came up empty on this one.

I'm wondering - what different wheels will work with little to no modifications needed, on an '84 and an '82 R65...does anyone know?

I cannot find a good dualsport FRONT tire for an 18" wheel...so am considering a conversion to a larger size (anything larger than 18"!!!).

Can it be done, and if so, what do I need to start looking for?  Or, is this one of those "well, you need this...and this...and this...and...." type of projects?

Thanks!
Spicy

Title: Re: Swapping out different wheels?
Post by: steve hawkins on June 30, 2008, 05:47:53 AM

Spicy,

I am running a set of wire wheels from a R80 ST.  The front is a 19 inch jobby.

For the rear you can use any twin shock wire wheel from R60/75/80/90/100 etc.

But the front is quite special as you need the less wide 3 rib front hub from the ST or GS to fit in the R65 forks.

Once sourced it is a direct swap.

Cheers

Steve H

PS - you will need to lift the fork stantions up by half an inch to offset the larger wheel, otherwise she'll handle like something from Orange County!

Title: Re: Swapping out different wheels?
Post by: Spicy_McHaggis on June 30, 2008, 10:00:24 AM

Cool, thanks Steve!!!

Title: Re: Swapping out different wheels?
Post by: Ed Miller on June 30, 2008, 01:52:39 PM

Or, can he buy the 18" rear and put it on the front?  Are you still looking at those Kendas, Spicy?

Title: Re: Swapping out different wheels?
Post by: Spicy_McHaggis on June 30, 2008, 03:44:44 PM

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Or, can he buy the 18" rear and put it on the front?  Are you still looking at those Kendas, Spicy?

Yeah, still looking but haven't bought 'em yet.  I'm having a hard time finding someone that won't charge 70 bucks to ship them up here...