front tire replacement rims and tire

[scooterexpress]

was just wondering if anyone out there has replaced the front tires from 14in to 15in? if so has there been any problems with clearance with the fenders and what size tire did you go with?. thanks for any input.

 

[mcaccamise]

I really cant see 15" tires and wheels fitting under the fenders unless u raise the fenders to clear?
Mike

 

[NancysToy]

What are you going to use for wheels? The 2013s might fit, with the new, low profile tires. Otherwise, you will need to have an adapter machined. That will place the tires further outboard, and require additional fender changes. Not a simple thing to do, merely to achieve a certain look.

 

[scooterexpress]

ok thanks for that. how about this can the springs and shocks be changed making the lift on the front end higher giving a larger clearance in the fender area thinking like when you put a lift kit in a truck it raises the body higher so bigger tires can be used.this is just a thought trying to come up with doing something different.

 

[NancysToy]

The fenders are attached io the wheel spindles, so raising the suspension will not raise the fenders, just the body.

 

[Bob Denman]

The new 15 inchers should fit... if you also use the new front tire size: 165/55-15
They just went with a lower profile tire to make up for the larger wheel diameter.
They're still using our current style fenders on the base model 2013s; I don't see a problem with fitment... :thumbup:

 

[trev0006]

Awesome advice, will do this next month, Thanks

The new 15 inchers should fit... if you also use the new front tire size: 165/55-15 tires
They just went with a lower profile tire to make up for the larger wheel diameter.
They're still using our current style fenders on the base model 2013s; I don't see a problem with fitment... :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

We definitely want to hear more about this! :2thumbs:
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