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18 inch wheel question
- donthekawguy
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but they have been on so long now i don't really remember the feel difference, i think it turns in quicker but your not looking to do to much of that.
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Agree w/Mark. If memory serves, stock 19 rim was about 2.5 going a full inch on rim width could lead to tire/fender clearance issues. Luck G
ditto...for the work you would do ..you may not notice much....the 19 is a drag getting new tires for but kinda cool for going straight...and the rear 18 is too wide it will spread the tire into the fender bolts..my 2 cents
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I would like to have an alloy front wheel that is perhaps 2.5 to 3" wide, whether it be a 19", 18" or whatever. Does anybody know of a stock Kawasaki wheel like this?
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Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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Kawasaki never used a 3.5" wheel on a KZ400, thats for sure. Maybe it's a 2.5"? That should work just fine. Stock front is 2.15" I think on the 19" wheel.
I just heard back from the guy and said the tire on it was a 3.5x18 so I'm guessing the rim is a 2.5. I'll go ahead and get and see if it works before I spend all the money on having the 19 inch laced and trued. If anything I'll only be out about $20.
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Most of the early 19" rims were 1.85 and the MKII is 2.15 front and rear. The 78 Z1-R came stock with an 18" front wheel. I had one of those widened to 3.5" for the front to go with my modified 6x17 rear wheel. Seems to work well - no complaints with the 18" front. The stock fender won't look right, so you'll have to find another one made for an 18" wheel.
I already have the plstic front fender that I cut down to use with my other bike for racing. I had a 18 on the front of that bike. Should look pretty sweet.
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