Tire size/brand

Now that I have my rear rim from a 1300c and I am ready to get my tire. I have been reading the site for a while and when I look at the tire chart it says for a 1300 the suggested size is 195/65/R15 but most people I see seem to be running a 205. I do not want to have to cut or file anything up under the fender when I put this on. I have read about having to turn the exhaust bracket bolt around and that I can handle. What is the right size???? I have seen people run Bridgestone Hydroedge and the General Grabber I have talked with people who says it is good to get a sped rated tire. If you where going to get a new tire what would you put on????

can't answer your question as I don't know most of the 1300 stuff... the 205 will fit in the fender, depending on shock length some have had to grind a little off the inner fenderbrace lip, some have fit the 205 with no problems. Partially depends on the tire brand IMO since every manufacturer is slightly different sized than the rest. For instance, the 215 I run is actually just a pubic hair wider than most 205s and that is why I am able to get away with it... hope that helps, although it doesn't really narrow anything down!

oh, and you might have quicker results on the 1300 tech section

1300C can handle a 205 without mods

It's the rim that makes the 205 hard to bead on a spoke. I suggest the 165/80/15 instead of the 195. JMO


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twin1300 wrote:It's the rim that makes the 205 hard to bead on a spoke. I suggest the 165/80/15 instead of the 195. JMO


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I am not using the spoke wheel. I have a 1300C rear wheel that I will be putting on

Looks like you received an empty box from Twin.
The 205 will fit, no problem.
Good luck.