Plug and Play 4.5 rear Rim?

[wandyhee]

recommended size are 120/60/17 & 150/60/17. I've installed 160 rear because there are no such size stock available at the time, anywhere in my town. everything else such like chain & sprocket are still standard (oem)

[ninja250r81]

does it rub with tyre flex??

[air_rick]

Originally Posted by wandyhee

recommended size are 120/60/17 & 150/60/17. I've installed 160 rear because there are no such size stock available at the time, anywhere in my town. everything else such like chain & sprocket are still standard (oem)

So the "VROSSI 3" front & 4.5" rear" rim set that you are selling on your blog site needs no modification and will work with what we currently have on our stock rear wheel (rear sprocket, rotor, etc)? -- If so I'm in!

[wandyhee]

didn't see any rubbing mark.. but if you hesitate, just slap those 150/60 for peace in mind.

rear sprocket, rotor, etc. will fit on like OEM wheel.

[wandyhee]

2 sets of Vrossi wheel will be ship out to USA before this friday

[ws6lt4]

Woo hoo... one of those sets is mine. Well technically they are really for the GF's bike, but either way I'm stoaked.

I'll post up some pictures when I get them installed.

They are going to be stripped and powdercoated gold to match her Pazzo levers... the bike is pearl black with a undertail and flush mounts, GSXR muffler.

~Shea

[air_rick]

The other is mine! I just bought a 160 tire to put on it! Cant wait! will post pics after its installed too

[n250r]

wandyhee,

Can you get me a set as well please?

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by air_rick

I just bought a 160 tire to put on it! Cant wait! will post pics after its installed too

You know, we'll still be able to tell it's a 250 right?

Just giving you a rough time.

I think it looks cool, I just am not sold on the performance "gains" of going with significantly wider tires.

Definitely post pictures. Modded 250's that are state-side are always cool to see

[air_rick]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

You know, we'll still be able to tell it's a 250 right?

Just giving you a rough time.

I think it looks cool, I just am not sold on the performance "gains" of going with significantly wider tires.

Definitely post pictures. Modded 250's that are state-side are always cool to see

Lol I know haha oh well my friends who dont know anything about bikes wont.

[wandyhee]

Originally Posted by n250r

wandyhee,

Can you get me a set as well please?

yep, currently more stock available

[GlassAnkles]

Originally Posted by wandyhee

I've installed 160 rear because there are no such size stock available at the time, anywhere in my town. everything else such like chain & sprocket are still standard (oem)

i went with the same size tires you have, but metzler sportec m3's. i may order a longer chain now since im +1 on the front sprocket

everyday i check the tracking number you gave me im kicking myself for not upgrading to the faster shipping

[wandyhee]

Originally Posted by GlassAnkles

i went with the same size tires you have, but metzler sportec m3's. i may order a longer chain now since im +1 on the front sprocket

everyday i check the tracking number you gave me im kicking myself for not upgrading to the faster shipping

to be honest, those Sea Mail tracking number are the poorest I've ever seen. but it's also the cheapest option to deliver the package oversea. They do offer EMS shipping but that will cost around $360 USD just to ship it out

[icbm]

Originally Posted by wandyhee

to be honest, those Sea Mail tracking number are the poorest I've ever seen. but it's also the cheapest option to deliver the package oversea. They do offer EMS shipping but that will cost around $360 USD just to ship it out

I would like a set too.

Don't forget we are going to need new bearings for them so keep that in mind. Bearings are not expensive though.

[wandyhee]

Originally Posted by icbm

I would like a set too.

Don't forget we are going to need new bearings for them so keep that in mind. Bearings are not expensive though.

Here's How To Order

[icbm]

Originally Posted by wandyhee

Here's How To Order

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[wandyhee]

Originally Posted by icbm

Paypal sent

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[icbm]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

You know, we'll still be able to tell it's a 250 right?

Just giving you a rough time.

I think it looks cool, I just am not sold on the performance "gains" of going with significantly wider tires.

Definitely post pictures. Modded 250's that are state-side are always cool to see

If you compare a 130 70 17 to a 150 60 17 tire you will see that there is more sidewall or contact patch to be used when you want to exploit more lean angle.....thus in most cases you can go faster in corners.

[choneofakind]

We've been into this so many times on this forum. Do we really have to get back into it again?

Yes, but only on a wider rim. And even then a) it will weigh more, which will make the bike a little less able to be flicked back and forth, and it will be more unsprung weight, which means the suspension will be less effective, and it will be more rotating weight, and b) how often have you been able to power-slide on a 250 on a 130/70-17 rear tire?

The catch with your example is the build and compound of those two different sizes of tires. The tires available in 150/60-17 sizes are all super-sticky, radial sport tires. The tires in 130/70-17 are not as sticky, and are usually bias-ply construction.

A tire in a 130/70-17 size that is the same construction and same rubber compound as the tire in the 150/60-17 size will keep the handling characteristics of bike (i.e. lightness between turns) and get more grip than the stock tires.

[icbm]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

We've been into this so many times on this forum. Do we really have to get back into it again?

Yes, but only on a wider rim. And even then a) it will weigh more, which will make the bike a little less able to be flicked back and forth, and it will be more unsprung weight, which means the suspension will be less effective, and it will be more rotating weight, and b) how often have you been able to power-slide on a 250 on a 130/70-17 rear tire?

The catch with your example is the build and compound of those two different sizes of tires. The tires available in 150/60-17 sizes are all super-sticky, radial sport tires. The tires in 130/70-17 are not as sticky, and are usually bias-ply construction.

A tire in a 130/70-17 size that is the same construction and same rubber compound as the tire in the 150/60-17 size will keep the handling characteristics of bike (i.e. lightness between turns) and get more grip than the stock tires.

Your talking extremes. I will tell you what. I will compare total weights of the stock wheels/tires to the bigger wheels/tires. Then see how much of this weight could cause such a huge problem with suspension which by the way has been completely upgraded and adjustable. Now the gyroscopic effect will play a small part but these are not Carbon Fiber or Magnesium wheels where the outside weight of the wheel matters most. Look up MOI. The tires being larger should weigh slightly heavier or pretty close to any comparable or same brand tire in the factory size. Same goes for the wheels. So yes the combination will be heavier....big deal. Your talking about a bike that is already super light and will be lighter from other mods I do to it. A fair trade in my book.

Available lean angle is my goal. All I have to do is mod my dogbones to allow me to raise the rear enough to compensate. Not a problem.

[wandyhee]

some pictures from my customer who just got his vrossi wheel set with Pirelli angle St 160/60/17 rear









LINK to original post

[wandyhee]

Chemco wheel (rear only) also 4.5" wide Plug & play on ninja 250r with similar pattern spoke as oem







this brand come with;
- Lighter than OEM rear wheel
- better quality built compare to vrossi, and also cost more
- bearings & bushing

[dubojr1]

That's the one I have. Love it!

[air_rick]

Got my rims in over the weekend and installed the rear on with a new tire. (Had a nail in the rear tire so it was necessary that I install the rear first) Later on I am planning on changing out the front tire and rim as well. I had to cut just a bit off of the chain guard but it was worth it. Handles perfectly. Honestly don't notice any difference. I just ride on the highway back and forth to work. Here's some pics!

[choneofakind]

Good grief what size is that rear tire air_rick?

[air_rick]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Good grief what size is that rear tire air_rick?

lol it's a 160/60

[icbm]

Originally Posted by air_rick

Got my rims in over the weekend and installed the rear on with a new tire. (Had a nail in the rear tire so it was necessary that I install the rear first) Later on I am planning on changing out the front tire and rim as well. I had to cut just a bit off of the chain guard but it was worth it. Handles perfectly. Honestly don't notice any difference. I just ride on the highway back and forth to work. Here's some pics!

So how long did it take for you to get the wheels? I am on 6 weeks and still waiting.

[wandyhee]

glad to hear you got the package.. I'm worried as hell since those tracking number system's useless.. hopefully others get their soon

[wandyhee]

Originally Posted by icbm

So how long did it take for you to get the wheels? I am on 6 weeks and still waiting.

Steve, from the date record I have here, you're mostly get your package by next week. as your package delivered a week after Eric

[icbm]

Originally Posted by wandyhee

Steve, from the date record I have here, you're mostly get your package by next week. as your package delivered a week after Eric

Yea I hope so. I have the opening race day on April 14th. Going to be close. I still have the forks being worked and waiting on them too. Thanks for the heads up.

[air_rick]

Yea the tracking number was useless but it sure was a great surprise to see the box at my door. I hope you get yours soon bro. keep us posted and when you have time to spare post up pics when u get them mounted after the race.

[ws6lt4]

Mine shipped out on the 7th of Feb and showed up at my door March 29th... on march 30th they were at the shop to get powder coated gold.

Hopefully I will get them back and installed within the next week, pictures will follow.

[wandyhee]

Originally Posted by ws6lt4

Mine shipped out on the 7th of Feb and showed up at my door March 29th... on march 30th they were at the shop to get powder coated gold.

Hopefully I will get them back and installed within the next week, pictures will follow.

glad to hear that too

[2fiftyR]

Is the VROSSI 3" front & 4.5" rims set $255 plus shipping, by boat or EMS?

[wandyhee]

Originally Posted by 2fiftyR

Is the VROSSI 3" front & 4.5" rims set $255 plus shipping, by boat or EMS?

boat, that took around 7-8 weeks delivery time

[GlassAnkles]

Originally Posted by air_rick

Got my rims in over the weekend and installed the rear on with a new tire. (Had a nail in the rear tire so it was necessary that I install the rear first) Later on I am planning on changing out the front tire and rim as well. I had to cut just a bit off of the chain guard but it was worth it. Handles perfectly. Honestly don't notice any difference. I just ride on the highway back and forth to work. Here's some pics!

my vrossi's came in also.....did your rear rim have bumps that look like divets all over it by the spokes? looks like a bad cast on mine

[wandyhee]

was it holes on spoke?

[ws6lt4]

Originally Posted by GlassAnkles

my vrossi's came in also.....did your rear rim have bumps that look like divets all over it by the spokes? looks like a bad cast on mine

Mine looked the same way, like a casting issue... when I get mine back from the powder coater, I'll take a few close up shots of the flaws. The casting flaws dont seem to be too deep, so I just said F-it and sent them to the coater.

I'm hoping it doesn't affect the strength of the rear wheel any. The front wheel looked fine and was defect free.

[GlassAnkles]

Originally Posted by ws6lt4

Mine looked the same way, like a casting issue... when I get mine back from the powder coater, I'll take a few close up shots of the flaws. The casting flaws dont seem to be too deep, so I just said F-it and sent them to the coater.

I'm hoping it doesn't affect the strength of the rear wheel any. The front wheel looked fine and was defect free.

yeah my local shop guy and i looked at it and said f-it also. you cant beat the price, so i just had them mount up the tires.

if it continues to bother me i will order the chemco rear wheel.....or if i continue to enjoy the bike i will order the Galespeed Type-S rims

[GlassAnkles]

Originally Posted by wandyhee

was it holes on spoke?

no holes, just bumps in the metal that look ugly. Great price so no concern