240 tire on a V2K - Page 2

paganstone · 05-11-2008

Had my v2k from new 2005. parts only just becoming available over here now though, and have been looking for a wider wheel conversion for the last couple of years. Does anyone know what is the widest rim i can put on without changing the swingarm?

LordGT · 05-11-2008

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Originally Posted by paganstone

Had my v2k from new 2005. parts only just becoming available over here now though, and have been looking for a wider wheel conversion for the last couple of years. Does anyone know what is the widest rim i can put on without changing the swingarm?

There's a company called Britt Motorsports or something, ImpactG may know, but I think they have a kit to put something like a 250 rear tire and wider wheel than stock. It looks wicked. I don't think they had to change the swingarm.

ImpactG · 05-12-2008

I believe you can put an 8.5" rim with a 260 with no mods. I think this is what Btob (Jay) did...

I'm not sure where he got his rims...

... I'm not much help here, am I?

VetteGuy · 05-12-2008

Britt Motorsports is in Wilmington NC, they actually will not install a 240 on the stock rim as they say it "pinches" the tire. I think they are trying to sell their wide tire kit.

I am seriously considering the 240 metz at my impending tire swap, I wish they had a properly sized front.

Thanks, Chris

Pecos · 05-12-2008

I wonder how much the 240 tire will help with the speedometer inaccuracy, if it helps at all... Has anyone tested this against a GPS by chance?

paganstone · 05-12-2008

Thanx for the info. I have looked up britt motorsports. yes they do do a kit and i will be getting one at some point.

LordGT · 05-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Pecos

I wonder how much the 240 tire will help with the speedometer inaccuracy, if it helps at all... Has anyone tested this against a GPS by chance?

I'm still off by about 10% even with the 240 rear. I checked it with a GPS a few times.

paganstone · 08-01-2008

Hi Gents

Firstly i would like to thankyou for the information regarding the wide wheel kit and where i could get one. Have done so now and it is fitted here it is.

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ImpactG Perpetual Motion Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 5,898	I believe you can put an 8.5" rim with a 260 with no mods. I think this is what Btob (Jay) did... I'm not sure where he got his rims... ... I'm not much help here, am I? __________________ ImpactG 2004 V2K ---------------- Proud member of Julie's Avatar Cleavage Club (JACC#3)

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paganstone Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 3	Vn2000 Hi Gents Firstly i would like to thankyou for the information regarding the wide wheel kit and where i could get one. Have done so now and it is fitted here it is.

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05-11-2008	#21 (permalink)
paganstone Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 3	Had my v2k from new 2005. parts only just becoming available over here now though, and have been looking for a wider wheel conversion for the last couple of years. Does anyone know what is the widest rim i can put on without changing the swingarm?

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VetteGuy Recovering cage owner BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 119	Britt Motorsports is in Wilmington NC, they actually will not install a 240 on the stock rim as they say it "pinches" the tire. I think they are trying to sell their wide tire kit. I am seriously considering the 240 metz at my impending tire swap, I wish they had a properly sized front. Thanks, Chris

05-12-2008	#26 (permalink)
paganstone Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 3	Thanx for the info. I have looked up britt motorsports. yes they do do a kit and i will be getting one at some point.

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