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Yes it can be done! 170 tire on 85 K100

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Installed a 99 K1200RS wheel with a 170 tire on my 85 K100. I have been wondering for months if it would work and sure enough a perfect fit. My goal was to put a 180 tire on this rim but there is not enough clearance with the swing arm. But the 170 looks great and rides real nice. I had to remove my center stand and use the slightly shorter K1200 lug nuts.
It's that simple folks, and now I have an awesome fat rear tire on my naked k bike! Cheers
 
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jamesc08 said:
Installed a 99 K1200RS wheel with a 170 tire on my 85 K100. I have been wondering for months if it would work and sure enough a perfect fit. My goal was to put a 180 tire on this rim but there is not enough clearance with the swing arm. But the 170 looks great and rides real nice. I had to remove my center stand and use the slightly shorter K1200 lug nuts.
It's that simple folks, and now I have an awesome fat rear tire on my naked k bike! Cheers
You could try using the shim plate that are used on the "K"s but you would have to go with longer lug bolts.
 
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