CB175 - What is the largest tire I can cram in there?

[ottorax]

I'm definitely going with an 18-3.50 in the rear, and ideally a matching 3.50 up front. Is that viable? Stock it is a 2.75 which looks puny to me, and a 3.00 doesn't look much bigger. The tires I want don't come in a 3.25 option either... The fender is removed, but more than likely a custom brace will be fitted later on to limit flex. I don't know how real-world fork measurements will compare with mounted tire size...I would just order one 3.50, mount it up front for fitment, than order another one accordingly, but I'm doing this build ona budget, and I want to meet the $89 free shipping minimum to save some hamiltons.

Anyone have input? thanks

 

[crazypj]

Your not going to like the input.
First, find the size stamped into rim.
Do a search on rim/tyre sizing.
You probably have a WM1 front rim, 3.50 tyre is stupid idea if you actually want to ride it

 

[ottorax]

Your not going to like the input.
First, find the size stamped into rim.
Do a search on rim/tyre sizing.
You probably have a WM1 front rim, 3.50 tyre is stupid idea if you actually want to ride it

Like it or not, I respect that response. I'll stick with a 3.00 thanks!

 

[VonYinzer]

Honestly, even a 3.00 is stretching it... Are you building a "cafe" style bike? If so, the larger tire will negativly effect handling. Well, it will negativly affect handling no matter what the style of bike, but building a "cafe" bike and than making it handle poorly is counter intuitive... Just saying.