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Just wondering how wide the rear wheel is on the raider...... All I can find is it's a 210 rear tire. Just can't find how wide the wheel is. Thanks
JIHBONE said:i think its 18X7.5 thats wat the raider forum guys r sayin.
As stated the Raider rear wheel is 18" x 7-1/2" where as the Warrior is 17" x 6"wyomingwarrior said:Well I just went to the local Yamaha dealer to get my 210 dismounted and was hoping to look at a raider there, but they're all in storage now for the winter. The mechanic said he measured 6 1/4" but that was with the tire still on the rim so prolly more of a guestimate.
JIHBONE said:i think its 18X7.5 thats wat the raider forum guys r sayin.
They must be measuring the outside of the wheel, our wheel is 7" on the outside, and 6" on the inside. Good to know though cause I'm gonna guess it's just 1/2" wider than ours.
slngshott said:Why the need? U putin raider wheels on a warrior?
wyomingwarrior .... sorry to hear about thedelaywyomingwarrior said:Actually sending my wheel into Kosman to have it widened to fit the 210. Wow I didn't know it was that wide. I was just gonna have mine widened 3/4 of an inch. But I can go up to 1 1/2 inches for the same price. I really like the 17" wheel. Don't want an 18" and don't have the extra for a DIY 240. This will only be $450 + whatever powdercoat I do cause I have a midnight. THANKS GUYS!
This project was delayed about an hour ago..... I just boxed up my wheel and was bout to go ship it, when one of our renters notified us they're moving out of state. We keep their deposit but now we need have to pay the morage on 3 houses (evicting renters in Michigan also). When it rains it pours!!
I'm confused with your logic herewyomingwarrior said:If I can just get renters in at least one our houses I'll be good to go........ anyway..... I'll keep everyone updated on the process.
Don't really care for the 240. The DIY 240 is about $800. I can widen my wheel to 7 1/2" for $450 (adding anything up to 1 1/2" is same price) and that'll make the 210 fit properly and get good milage out of it. I want to keep my wheel a 17" also. I've heard the 240 raises the rear about 1 1/2 inches. I can get a 210 through Dennis kirk for $169 shipped.
AlanH said:]I'm confused with your logic here![]()
The 210/50zr17 as stated is made for a 6-1/2" wide rim. What are you planning to mount on the 7-1/2" wide rim
[*]Not the Raider tire as it's made for a 18" rim[/list]
Further, the Kosman weld-up wheel (18 x 8-1/2" square edge) cost me $595.00 back in Dec '07' plus shipping charges!
Frankly, i didn't think that they could widen a stock wheel 1/2" only. I thought there was a minimum of at least 3/4" for the doner parts???
Also, the 240/40 Dunlop Elite 3 can be had for $135.00 if i'm not mistaken and you'll get 10,000 miles on that tire. You'll be lucky to get 3500-4000 miles on that Metzeler even with a 1/2" wider rim.
First off, I hope you don't take anything I say/have said as arguementative, I'm just trying to gather as much info as i can before doin this mod. I know you guys have been around this bike a lot longer than myself and there's no doubt you fella's know what your talking about and I do greatly appreciate your guy's input.Pep said:Tread depth is a key issue here and is the #1 reason why the 210 (17") Metz wears out so quickly. 1/2" in rim width isn't enough to gain the additional mileage you're desiring. Also, the 210 on the Raider is a 210/40R18 which is completely different tire than the 210/50Z17.