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Why the snarky remark? Reading comprehension problem?
Just an observation on the level of importance placed on various criteria, nothing snarky.
Why the snarky remark? Reading comprehension problem?
The 18" wheel was from my t140e and that didn't weave !!The weave has absolutely nothing to do with tire diameter. I’ve had the exact same issue, in reverse. Weave with a 19”, no weave with 18”. More likely a tire mounting issue.
The 18" wheel was from my t140e and that didn't weave !!
It had a roadrunner tyre fitted but I can't remember the width it was maybe a 4.10 but as i said the bonnie never weaved when it was fitted
The wheel I fitted was a 19" CMA mag wheel ,as soon as I went out on it the difference was noticeable ,no weaving at all
I then took my original wheel an apprillia pegaso and had a 19" morrad rim laced to it and have never looked back ,
I can guarantee one thing all the tyres I fit are correctly fitted
The very worse the bike weaved was with the 17" X 130
When you change the wheel size, you change the trail. Going from 19inch wheels to 18 inch on a Triton, makes the steering much less nimble - the bike tends to become more stable and run wide more in corners, rather than tighten it's line. If you are getting weave at speed you might be approaching a geometry where the steering can grab you by the throat. If the geometry and tyre sizes are correct, your bike should be rock-steady everywhere, regardless of whether it is quick or slow steering - no surprises.
While everything you said is true, the circumference of the 4.10-19 and a 120/90-18 are within a fraction of one another. I doubt you could tell the difference riding both unless you saw beforehand which was which.
I just had a 19" rear WM3 put on my Pender hub. SS Devon. Not the best choice in width probably but marginally better than WM2 and I wanted the utility of stainless. Devon (and nobody else as far as I know) doesnt do a WM4 or 5. You have to go alloy for that. And I really didnt want to get too involved in going non-stock for things like chain guards and mudguards.
Why the negative for 18" rear rims?
Tires of different sizes, widths, and weight will give a bike a slightly different feel, but there's no voodoo combination that does everything best, nor is there a voodoo combination that must be avoided.]
I disagree. Avon Roadriders in 100/90 x 19 on WM4 (2.5 inch) rims are the magic combination. Correct tyres on the correct rims. I wonder why Avon recommends this combo?
Tires of different sizes, widths, and weight will give a bike a slightly different feel, but there's no voodoo combination that does everything best, nor is there a voodoo combination that must be avoided.