1100 Sabre: tire size limits?

[miketyler]

Hello all - I am looking for new tires for my 2000 Sabre 1100. I have the original Dunlop 120/90/18 on it now. Will a 130/70/18 fit without rubbing the fender?

I searched for pertinent info on this and didn't come up with anything

TIA!

Mike in DFW, Texas

[navillustoo]

Mike,
According to your numbers, the 130/70 - 18 will be 1.360" smaller in diameter than the 120/90 - 18 leaving an additional .680" between the fender and the tire. It won't rub the fender unless the fender falls off!

Brian

[miketyler]

hmmm...so the width would be ok then? The 120/90 sidewalls are pretty close to the sides of the fender as is. I was thinking the 130/70 would be pushing it. How did you arrive at the diameter difference?