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Bob asked in Cars & TransportationMotorcycles · 5 years ago

I have a motorcycle tire that is 140/80-17 and need a replacement tire that is 140/90-17 will it work for it does the side width matter?

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    That's a taller tire, not wider. The first number is the width in millimeters. The second number is a percentage of the first. The third is the rim size in inches.

    I'm assuming that this is a front tire? It will probably be fine. It's not that much bigger. Doubt it's big enough to rub anything.

  • Candid Chris
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Parker is wrong, the extra 10mm is the width measurement.

    You should have no problem as it's just 5mm per side but check to see your clearances.

    PS- Sorry I was wrong, guess the varishing I was doing earlier must of drained my brain.

    Source(s): Riding/racing for 50+ yrs.
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