Which wheels / tyres?

Jon916

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Well it’s time for some new tyres on my 916. It came to me 11 years ago fitted with 6” wide 5 spokes and I have always run them fitted with a 190 back tyre.
Recently I have acquired a set of 5.5” wide original 3 spoke wheels.
So shall I stick with the 5 spokes or fit the 3?
Then what size tyres shall I fit?
I just can’t make up my mind
What do you think?
 
What further complicates things is that the 5 spokes are grey so don’t match the frame whilst the 3 spokes are gold and do match.
I always used to like the look of the 5 spokes but just don’t know now.
I think I’m just incapable of making decisions!
 
What further complicates things is that the 5 spokes are grey so don’t match the frame whilst the 3 spokes are gold and do match.
I always used to like the look of the 5 spokes but just don’t know now.
I think I’m just incapable of making decisions!
Get them plastic coated, cheap as chips 🍟 black maybe 🤷‍♂️
 
This guy is "Da Bomb" for tire information. The info will help you decide whether the larger wheel is helping or a hindrance. Then help decide the correct rubber for it. And, if you track day or race it, (for a small fee) he will help setup the bike at the track via e-mail. The guy's a legend! His series "Contact Patch" on Youtube is very good too!

Also consider that 20 years newer tire tech can create problems with loads on forks, swingarms, and bearings that may need to be addressed as well.

 
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