tire question

[jack1576]

I have a 2005 Suzuki c50 with lehman tramp conversion, it has a 195/65/r15 tires on rear dated 2005, i'am alittle leery about a tire that old, the specs say 205/60/r15 the conversion was factory built question is if I put the 205 on will I have any clearance problems, as of right now I can only fit my index finger between the tire and edge of fender

[1dn5up]

If there’s no room for error now, then stick with what works now. 195vs205 , yup, it’s bigger.

[jjvw]

I go to TireRack.com for my tire specs:

SIZE

UTQG

MAX. LOAD

MAX. INFLATION PRESSURE

TREAD DEPTH

TIRE WEIGHT

RIM WIDTH RANGE

MEAS. RIM WIDTH

SECT. WIDTH

TREAD WIDTH

OVERALL DIAM.

REVS. PER MILE

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN*

185/65R15 88H SL

600 A A

1,235 lbs.

44 psi

9.5/32"

20 lbs.

5-6.5"

5.5"

7.4"

5.9"

24.4"

851

US

195/55R15 85V SL

600 A A

1,135 lbs.

44 psi

9.5/32"

21 lbs.

5.5-7"

6"

7.9"

6.3"

23.4"

888

US

195/60R15 88H SL

600 A A

1,235 lbs.

44 psi

9.5/32"

20 lbs.

5.5-7"

6"

7.9"

5.8"

24.2"

859

US

195/65R15 91H SL

600 A A

1,356 lbs.

44 psi

9.5/32"

20 lbs.

5.5-7"

6"

7.9"

6.2"

25"

832

US

205/60R15 91H SL

600 A A

1,356 lbs.

44 psi

9.5/32"

20 lbs.

5.5-7.5"

6"

8.2"

6.2"

24.6"

842

US

205/65R15 94H SL

600 A A

1,477 lbs.

44 psi

9.5/32"

22 lbs.

5.5-7.5"

6"

8.2"

6.4"

25.4"

817

[Lee H. Mann]

All of the Tramps I have had dealings with had 205/60/15 tires. The 195/65 would be easier to get off and on.

If you have wire wheels on the rear, be careful when breaking the tires down. There is a sealant strip that covers the spoke nuts inside the wheel to keep a tubeless tire from leaking. Do not disturb that strip or it may start leaking from the spokes.

[jack1576]

the 195's that are on there were made in 2005, bike was stored inside, I don't see any cracking and tread looks like new, should I feel safe using them

[Lee H. Mann]

the 195's that are on there were made in 2005, bike was stored inside, I don't see any cracking and tread looks like new, should I feel safe using them

Look ... the tires cost less than $100.00 each. I would replace them because of their age and the fact you are in Florida where tire temps can easily run over 160 degrees. Peace of mind while riding is another reason.

[Roaddawg52]

the 195's that are on there were made in 2005, bike was stored inside, I don't see any cracking and tread looks like new, should I feel safe using them

what Jim said .... there's a reason they put dates on them ...5 years is about as long as the manufacturer is willing to bet the tire won't let you down ...you determine the cost of your own piece of mind



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