[gravitas]

Hey guys,

I'm entertaining the idea of replacing my rims with some customs.

Please correct me if I'm wrong since I don't know much about tires/rims but I heard that by running a 250 instead of a 240 on the stock 7.50 rear rim, that you don't get any extra width, just height... which then leads to potential rubbing with a lowered setup and a passenger.

Would I be correct then that if I got a custom 18x8.5 rim, that this wouldn't add height with a 250 and I'd be safe with a 250 when I get a lowering kit later, and ride with a max load of 450lbs?

Would a 8.5 rim fit the Stryker?

Any other considerations I should take?

I'm looking at using the Avon 250/40R/18.

 

[gravitas]

Or could I go bigger than 250?

Also with a wider rim, is there a preference on the L&M spring, or the PCS kit?

 

[_M_]

You are correct.

An 8.5 will fit. And 250 would fit as well. Some have even fit a 260 on an 8.5

As for lowering, it's up to you. Some have links, some have the spring. I personally went with links and changed to a progressive spring. I like being able to change from 1"-2.25" when I want and minimize ride quality. However, I would much rather prefer air suspension.

Sigh.. Whenever funds allow...

 

[gravitas]

Thanks M

Just to clarify, since I'm new to lowering as well...

Is changing from 1" to 2.25" with the links easy to do?

Do you do it when you have a passenger or are going on a longer ride?

I am assuming the 2.25" lowering is stiffer and not as comfortable for cruising?

I'm 6'2 and wouldn't need it for the ergonomics, just looks and the idea of lowering the center of gravity a bit more for better handling/stopping.

I saw that air shock video on L&M's site that thing is wicked cool =]

 

[klarowe]

I have the PCS links and I originally set mine at 2.25". I ended up catching a bit of wiring to the rear tail in the tire and had to pull the fender off and completely rebuild the rear harness (that was not fun). The issue was my own fault though... when I re-tucked all of the wiring for my R6 tail light, I believe I missed a connector and that is what caught the tire. Regardless, I decided to change to the 1" because I was scraping frame when my wife rode with me and I didn't want to take a chance of losing the back end. The change took me a matter of 5 minutes tops. As simple as jacking the bike up, loosening the bolts (rear tire lowered down due to gravity). I then used a standard automotive jack to raise the rear tire into the correct position and re-tightened the bolts. One of the easiest height adjustments I've done.

 

[_M_]

Thanks M

Just to clarify, since I'm new to lowering as well...

Is changing from 1" to 2.25" with the links easy to do?

Do you do it when you have a passenger or are going on a longer ride?

I am assuming the 2.25" lowering is stiffer and not as comfortable for cruising?

I'm 6'2 and wouldn't need it for the ergonomics, just looks and the idea of lowering the center of gravity a bit more for better handling/stopping.

I saw that air shock video on L&M's site that thing is wicked cool =]

I'm 6'2" as well, and ride on the lowest setting all the time. The only time I switch it to the 1" setting is if I have a passenger. Super easy. 1 bolt to loosen is all. Can be done without a jack if you have 2 people. Personally, I feel like the lower setting is more comfortable but that may just be me.

Here's the pcs thread for lots of reading on the lowering links: http://www.yamahastarstryker.com/index.php?topic=867

With and 8.5 and a 250 you shouldn't gain a ton of extra height, but I'd still want it as low as possible ;-)

 

[straightjacket]

If you like it low, watch out for the Dunlop, it's taller than most and will give you issues.

 

[wlfpak65]

If you like it low, watch out for the Dunlop, it's taller than most and will give you issues.

Dinlop???????? Elite 3?????? What Kind Of Issues?

 

[2670]

I'm running a stock wheel widened to 8.5" and a 260 Metzeler. That configuration works just fine for me and has actually made the bike better in all ways. I am lowered 1" with links and have had no issues in about 200 miles. I took my preload up to #7 to help a little more in 2 up situations - have not ridden that way yet.

From what I have been told your statement about a 250 on a stock rim is correct. Plenty of people do it with no issues, but I don't know if they are getting the full 250 effect or not....its definitely still wider than the 210. I doubt anyone has any measurements to back any of it up.

I don't think you will have any issues with the 8.5/250 combo. I didn't spend any time looking for wheels because I liked the stockers. What are you looking at?

 

[straightjacket]

The Dunlop E3 is 25 1/8"-25 1/4" tall mounted on a stock rim, and about 9 1/2" wide. I had my shock on the softest setting and rubbed hard with only one inch drop. I cranked it up to 4-5 on the pre-load for the last ride and must have rubbed 6-7 times, although not nearly as hard, and bottomed out at least twice. Not all tires are created equal, some may have the width and not as much height? Alot of measurements were put up on THE other thread,11 put a bunch up.

WLF - Those are the issues that I'm referring to. Alot of people have said there were no issues, but in the real world things like wiring being worn through(in more than one case), lights or liecence plates being torn off the bike(in more than one case) and tires getting chewed up. If I'm not mistaken, Urbans tire rubbed a few times on the last ride, and he's got the Dunlop 240, on 2+ drop.

Recently I have noticed that my tire is rubbing in FRONT of the tire on the inner fender! To those of you that are dropped 2+ with the same tire, I have no idea how you can even ride it? Don't get me wrong, I love the look, like the feel of it that low,and would put mine there as well if I thought I could ride it? For the record I'm about 200lbs, and ride solo most the time, which is when I have the issues, ussualy slow down with the wifey.

 

[gravitas]

I was looking at these

From http://www.sumo-xstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=sum485005

They can CNC cut it really fast, but chroming is 6 weeks. Not sure I want to wait that long. Might be a winter project.

They got a lot of other really sweet rims. I just like the tribal the best plus it goes with the theme of my bike more (kuryakyn stilettos and scythe mirrors)

 

[jeff281]

I was looking at these



From [url]http://www.sumo-xstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=sum485005[/url]

They can CNC cut it really fast, but chroming is 6 weeks. Not sure I want to wait that long. Might be a winter project.

They got a lot of other really sweet rims. I just like the tribal the best plus it goes with the theme of my bike more (kuryakyn stilettos and scythe mirrors)
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I like them as well, very cool!!!! 8)

 

[strykenshane]

Check out Ridewrightwheels.com, they have a good selection and guy quoted me 10 days from order to shipment