VT500 tire sizes

[coronajax]

I searched through the forum trying to find a definitive answer on how big I can go with tires on my bike and there doesn't seem to be a real answer. Just wondering if anyone could chime in? I like the street tracker look with bigger buns front and back, not too concerned about keeping the front fender really.

[J6G1Z]

Don't know how much larger will fit.

I've been more concerned with handling & high performance through the turns. Bigger, fatter, tires are not required & will slow the bike.

J.

[coronajax]

I think it will depend on what's available in an 18" really. I think the Shinko 705's come in a 150/70 for the back and a 120/80 for the front. I'm not overly concerned about speed really, if that was the case I would probably be looking at something a little more modern, but that's not what I'm after.

[Donny026]

And? I'm pretty curious as well. I would like 2 equal size tires, with scrambler look..

[Bucko]

I put a new tire on the rear in the fall.  I wanted to go to something a bit wider but there wasn't enough side clearance.  I ended up getting a Bridgestone 120/90 - not sure there's room to go much wider but keep in mind there may be size variation between one MFR's 120 and aonther's 120.

[Donny026]

Thanks!