Posted October 26, 200915 yr I'm ready to order new tires for my 1978 DT175 and would like to upgrade the rear tire size from the 3.50-18 to a 4.10-18. Would anyone happen to know if I'll have a clearence problem with the larger tire? Thanks, WallyB
October 27, 200915 yr I'm ready to order new tires for my 1978 DT175 and would like to upgrade the rear tire size from the 3.50-18 to a 4.10-18. Would anyone happen to know if I'll have a clearence problem with the larger tire? Thanks, WallyB On my '75 DT175 I had a 4.1-18 on the rear, but I wouldn't recommend it.
October 27, 200915 yr Moderator I'm ready to order new tires for my 1978 DT175 and would like to upgrade the rear tire size from the 3.50-18 to a 4.10-18. Would anyone happen to know if I'll have a clearence problem with the larger tire? Thanks, WallyB I wouldn't unless you have had a new rim fitted to mount it on it will pinch and ruin the handling.
October 27, 200915 yr Author Many thanks for your comments. I'll stick with the 3.50-18 Happy Trails, WallyB
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