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trantony
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« on: April 21, 2009, 02:53:52 PM »
I just picked up a new Riken Raptor ZR (205/55-16) for the fat lady. I am currently running a worn out Mastercraft Avenger UHP (205/55-16). The Riken looks to be wider than the Mastercraft, but of course the Mastercraft is still on the rim. I tried to slide the Riken in place after removing the wheel from bike and it will not fit between the final drive and the swing arm. Is anyone out there running a Riken Raptor 205/55-16, or does anyone know if it will fit after mounting on rim? I can't find a site with the cross section specs on this tire. Don't want to mount it before I find out if it will fit. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2009, 03:08:56 PM »
It should be no problem.  When it is mounted and aired, it may be more narrow due to a narrow rim and air pressure.
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« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2009, 03:44:54 PM »
I concur. If its the same size, then its the same size. Mine looked huge before it was mounted.
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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2009, 03:47:40 PM »
205/55/16 ...Thats the size tire I use on all my bikes and no problems I did do the nutcage on all them the brand I use is Cooper Zeon 2XS.
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« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2009, 04:05:22 PM »
Can't compare/measure an unmounted tire. They change substantially on the rim and inflated.
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2009, 05:57:46 PM »
Thanx a lot guys. Appreciate the help from all. I did finally get a site with the cross section of this tire and it is the same as my old tire, 8.4"
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2009, 06:46:49 PM »
Just in case you need a tad more room on the driveshaft side, the tube has a top and bottom doubler that you can remove with an aircutter with no ill effects and it will give you about 1/4 in more clearance.
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