bigger rims

NoobNinja · August 31st, 2009, 05:31 PM

i searched and found alot on wider tires for our bikes and tires that you guys like what i couldnt find was something on actually getting a slightly wider rear rim for the bike for the wider tire to seat properly. any links or info is greatly appreciated.

im looking for an asthetic reason to do this. if i lose a tiny bit of power for having to turn a heavier rim i'll make adjustments with sprockets in the future but for now just lookin to do the proper way of upgrading rear tires. without squeezing them onto the stock rim.

i was thinking along the lines of a ninja 500 or 600 rear rim. two differetn rimes doesnt bother me seeing that i like cars with two different sets of rims on them why not the bike lol

Greg_E · August 31st, 2009, 07:38 PM

Need to measure and see if there is room between the sides of the swingarm, I doubt you'll get 250 or 300 mm wide tire to clear the swingarm. Same goes for the front as you need wider fork spacing to fit the wider front tires.

NJD022588 · August 31st, 2009, 08:37 PM

I think the widest tire you can fit on the stock swingarm is a 150 - only 2 cm wider than stock.

Verus Cidere · August 31st, 2009, 09:51 PM

I've only seen anything like that done if you replace the swingarm. There's a thread around here somewhere about a 2fiddy with an R6 swingarm and rear wheel. You might look into that.

noche_caliente · September 1st, 2009, 01:41 PM

Tim did a swingarm mod and put I think a 180 on it - you might check with him
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Sailariel · September 1st, 2009, 05:32 PM

The problem with going wider is that you add weight and lose the "Flickability" that makes this bike such a terror in the twisties.

Sound Wave · September 2nd, 2009, 01:04 AM

someone put on a ninja 650r rear rim.... he was on another forum. i will see if i can find it. iirc, there was a bunch of fabricating he had to do.

Sound Wave · September 2nd, 2009, 01:08 AM

here it is. he only went up to a 150 tire. the cool thing is that the design is basically the same, so it will look stock.

http://www.newninja.com/modification...-rim-and-tire/

Greg_E · September 2nd, 2009, 07:23 AM

Nice but that break mount is scary, think I would find another way. I would also go with two new bearings with the proper ID and OD to fit, the bushing is probably fine but I think I would rather have the new bearings.

Tims250R · September 2nd, 2009, 07:59 AM

Ive done a few swap's and changes on my Bike...

FYI Biggest Tire you can fit on the stock 250R wheel & stock swingarm is a 160/60/17.. Its a Tight fit but will work...

I currently have a modded stock swingarm(made it 1'' wider) and 650R rear wheel.. its a 4.5" wide wheel .. Im running a 180/55/17 tire. But im changing to a 5" wide 05-636 wheel in the Next couple weeks to better fit the 180 tire..

Pm me if you need any info.. Btw the 08-09 250R, 650R,636 & zx10 have the same wheel Look/design for a couple years..

August 31st, 2009, 05:31 PM	#1
NoobNinja WTFBBQ?! Name: Mark Location: York Pa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 53	bigger rims i searched and found alot on wider tires for our bikes and tires that you guys like what i couldnt find was something on actually getting a slightly wider rear rim for the bike for the wider tire to seat properly. any links or info is greatly appreciated. im looking for an asthetic reason to do this. if i lose a tiny bit of power for having to turn a heavier rim i'll make adjustments with sprockets in the future but for now just lookin to do the proper way of upgrading rear tires. without squeezing them onto the stock rim. i was thinking along the lines of a ninja 500 or 600 rear rim. two differetn rimes doesnt bother me seeing that i like cars with two different sets of rims on them why not the bike lol __________________________________________________ Done-Aluminum Two bros slip on, Pro grip tank pad, Vortex swingarm spools. Still in the works-Jet Kit, snorkel removal/K&N filter, Fender eliminator, L.E.D blinkers, Red wheel stripes,

August 31st, 2009, 09:51 PM	#4
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I've only seen anything like that done if you replace the swingarm. There's a thread around here somewhere about a 2fiddy with an R6 swingarm and rear wheel. You might look into that. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

September 2nd, 2009, 07:59 AM	#10
Tims250R Hppowdercoating Name: Tim Location: St. Charles, MO Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09-250R Posts: 170	??? Ive done a few swap's and changes on my Bike... FYI Biggest Tire you can fit on the stock 250R wheel & stock swingarm is a 160/60/17.. Its a Tight fit but will work... I currently have a modded stock swingarm(made it 1'' wider) and 650R rear wheel.. its a 4.5" wide wheel .. Im running a 180/55/17 tire. But im changing to a 5" wide 05-636 wheel in the Next couple weeks to better fit the 180 tire.. Pm me if you need any info.. Btw the 08-09 250R, 650R,636 & zx10 have the same wheel Look/design for a couple years.. __________________________________________________ HP-POWDERCOATINGS.COM http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...100_3312-1.jpg

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August 31st, 2009, 07:38 PM	#2
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Need to measure and see if there is room between the sides of the swingarm, I doubt you'll get 250 or 300 mm wide tire to clear the swingarm. Same goes for the front as you need wider fork spacing to fit the wider front tires.

August 31st, 2009, 08:37 PM	#3
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	I think the widest tire you can fit on the stock swingarm is a 150 - only 2 cm wider than stock.

September 1st, 2009, 01:41 PM	#5
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Tim did a swingarm mod and put I think a 180 on it - you might check with him Posted via Mobile Device

September 1st, 2009, 05:32 PM	#6
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	The problem with going wider is that you add weight and lose the "Flickability" that makes this bike such a terror in the twisties.

September 2nd, 2009, 01:04 AM	#7
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	someone put on a ninja 650r rear rim.... he was on another forum. i will see if i can find it. iirc, there was a bunch of fabricating he had to do.

September 2nd, 2009, 01:08 AM	#8
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	here it is. he only went up to a 150 tire. the cool thing is that the design is basically the same, so it will look stock. http://www.newninja.com/modification...-rim-and-tire/

September 2nd, 2009, 07:23 AM	#9
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Nice but that break mount is scary, think I would find another way. I would also go with two new bearings with the proper ID and OD to fit, the bushing is probably fine but I think I would rather have the new bearings.