Quick tire question

[bill pitman]

Are there any problems running 175/65/R14 on the front of the Spyder? It's only 1/2" wider than stock, but wondering about fender clearance.

Bill

Since I can't do a search!:dontknow: yet!

 

[tofriendscreek]

That's the size I run. Almost 3,000 miles and no issues.

 

[Bob Denman]

Question: Having a wider tire up front; Do you think that there might be problems with wiring clearance if one were to add lights in place of the reflectors on the fenders???

 

[tofriendscreek]

I haven't installed the Brightsides yet. I just measured and there is more than 1/2 inch between the fender and tire, both top and side. The wire is small diameter so I don't see any issues with clearance. May have to "tack" it to keep it away from the tire.

 

[capt.jim]

I have 185-60-14's also, the fenders were not centered exactly over the centerline of the tires, but about 3/8" to the inside. I elongated the holes in the fender brackets towards the outside, just enough to get the fender centered. I also trimmed the mudflap straight down where it starts to curve towards the front, made tire changing alot easier.