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I just installed my DS tire, question for you

691 views 6 replies 7 participants last post by  Psalmist 
#1 ·
I have the tire installed, 195/55/16 perilli winter 210 snowsport, had a tough time getting it up, dish soap and all, but its on now, so,

On the left side in the wheel well, the tire is close, less than an eighth, may be a sixteenth between the tire and the well, very close to rubbing is that normal ? also what happens to the tire underload ? (2 up) will it rub? or the air ride ? I thought I had this all figured out,
anyway thanks for any and all replys
Ed
 
#2 ·
If you were to look at the clearance of the OEM MT while installed on the bike, you would notice that it too was VERY tight in clearance. I'd say mine was probably 1/8" or so of clearance.

Inspecting the 195/55R16 CT I installed, its clearance was visually identical to that of the OEM MT.

I think you're fine. Torque the lug nuts, drop it off the lift and take it for a ride. You can then closely inspect the tire and see if you notice any rubbing but I doubt you will with that size tire.
 
#4 ·
I had some rub on mine when put ct on wheel well was jacked out of shape drilled some holes n put on coupler zip ties all good now
 
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