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kramnala58 wrote:

k2apache6.0 wrote:Thanks Kramnala, none of us are running non OEM wheels here so the point is to see if the pinching at the bead affects the tire's shape in any way, wider non OEM wheels wouldn't pinch. Off the bike the tire is exactly 140mm at is widest points. One other thing, does the mainstand still keep the rear wheel off the ground with the bigger tires fitted?

I am fairly confident that the bead was not pressed against the rim when mounted before inflating, which should indicate that there would be minimal to no pinching.

Regarding the center stand issue, there is still clearance of the rear wheel off the ground. I also mounted a 70 profile tire/tyre on the front, not the 60. Logically it would seem if a 60 were put on the front and a 70 on the back, clearance space would be less, but I think it would actually be the opposite because with a lower profile front, the bike would lean further forward, thus creating more space at the rear wheel. But I am prepared to be told that my thinking is all wrong about that.

Personally speaking, I have found the larger tires to be much better for handling, particularly when leaning the bike. As has been suggested above, maybe some of us are overthinking this.