The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Totally Off-Topic Discussions, Rants, Tire & Oil Threads, Etc. => Topic started by: Luke D. on July 01, 2018, 06:35:33 PM
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Good day all, I have a trip planned for Alaska in two years and I have already been looking for nice tires. I have an 82 r65ls and I am looking for more of an "adventure" type tire. It is kind of hard finding ones that match the tires I have on there now (110/90 x 18 rear and 100/90 x 18 front) I have found these tires, Kenda k761 dual sports but the only size close enough is a 110/80 x 18. I understand the aspect ratio but do you think it would make much of a difference having an 80 verses a 90? I guess I am really wondering if these tires would work on my LS? And if anyone has tried them here. Thank you for your help and have a great day.
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Good day again, I know I started this thread about the Kenda tire but since I am asking about a tire that is that size (110/80 x 18) I should ask about another tire the same size. I honestly didn't want to make a tire thread as there as tons of them but I am interested. The Pirelli MT90 (rear tire) 110/80 x 80 looks to have a nice tread but has a load and speed rating less than the Kenda. Thanks again for your help.
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I would probably vary the width rather than the height. I have tri-y rims on my monoshock and run 90 / 90 on the front, 120/90 on the rear. The dual shock swingarm clearance is a little tighter in the rear so you may not be able to go to a 120.
I like the 90/90 in the front vs a 100/90 because it makes the handling much more crisp.