Silly Question Regarding Bonne

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by Cryarctic, Apr 23, 2024.

  1. Cryarctic

    Cryarctic New Member

    Apr 23, 2024
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    Hi all

    I’ve spent years riding various sport/hooligan bikes, and now is my first time looking at something more “safe”, as we just welcomed our first baby and I wish to stay alive longer perhaps. :)

    I’m looking at some 2010 era Bonnevilles, really dig the spoke wheels and customisability. There is only ONE thing that annoys me. The rear 130 tire looks like a bicycle tire on pictures, and it’s really putting me off. There has been questions on forums on similar topics but me as a triumph rookie I can’t understand the final verdict.

    Can you put a 150 width tire on the stock spoke rim? That is bare minimum width where I don’t feel looking like “too big of a guy” on the bike. I’m not interested in purchasing new wheels and/or putting alot of effort into making the tire fit. Also I don’t care if it affects the handling in a small way, as this would be the “work-home-work” bike at most.

    I’m sorry in advance if this is a silly question. Thanks ahead.
     
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  2. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. And no it's not silly at all. I have the 2010 Bonnie with the 130 tyre which I think is all right. But looking at the space there either side of the wheel I think a 150 would fit. Joe
     
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