tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875267117035768507.post9093215005564327681..comments2023-02-04T00:18:42.193-05:00Comments on ClevelandMoto vintage motorcycle cafe racer podcast: ClevedMoto 80 - Tires and Waking up your bike. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02285047556682618316noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2875267117035768507.post-21458058535218101612015-03-26T12:52:45.679-04:002015-03-26T12:52:45.679-04:00To add to the tire conversation... I went to buy a...To add to the tire conversation... I went to buy a tire for my 81 XS650. I thought the Shinko 777 looked like a decent tire and people seemed to like it. I bought the right size tire for my rim (I want to say it was a 130/90/16, but I'm not near the bike right now and it has been a while). That thing was way too wide for my bike. It rubbed on the swing arm sitting still. I contacted Shinko and they said, "oh yeah, it must be a different shape. Tell me what you want and we'll send you a different tire." I did and they never did. I ended up buying a Dunlop (I want to say d402) and it was at least an inch and a half narrower just sitting still (more like 2). What do you think is the difference? Brand? Style? Darianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479678130480825834noreply@blogger.com