ATV Parts and Accessories

July 23, 2010

Wheel Rim

Wheel Rim

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17" WHEELS RIMS XD SPY CHROME WITH 295/70/17 TOYO OPEN COUNTRY MTTIRES WRANGLER


$1,879.00


18X9.5 19X11 Corvette C5 Z06 Black wheels rims


18X9.5 19X11 Corvette C5 Z06 Black wheels rims


$779.00


NISSAN 97-99 PATHFINDER ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998 1999


NISSAN 97-99 PATHFINDER ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998 1999


$90.00


18


18" MAYHEM HAVOC 8X170 RIMS WITH LT 285-60-18 NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER WHEELS TIRES


$1,529.00


17 Volvo wheels rims C30 C70 S40 S60 S80 V40 V70 XC XR


17 Volvo wheels rims C30 C70 S40 S60 S80 V40 V70 XC XR


$495.00


19 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


19 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


$695.00


18 Audi A3 R8 S6 S8 Silver wheels rims


18 Audi A3 R8 S6 S8 Silver wheels rims


$595.00


18 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


18 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


$695.00


18 Audi S4 S6 S8 A4 A6 A8 TT TTS wheels rims


18 Audi S4 S6 S8 A4 A6 A8 TT TTS wheels rims


$595.00


22 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Sport Black Wheels Rims


22 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Sport Black Wheels Rims


$795.00


22mm RIM PROTECTIVE WHEEL SOCKET Fit for Ferrari


22mm RIM PROTECTIVE WHEEL SOCKET Fit for Ferrari


$11.99


OLDSMOBILE 97-99 CUTLASS ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997-1999 6 SK


OLDSMOBILE 97-99 CUTLASS ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997-1999 6 SK


$69.99


Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Rims Wheels 1979 1980 1981


Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Rims Wheels 1979 1980 1981


$199.99


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


$69.99


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


$69.99


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


$69.99


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18" Wheel/Tire Set 225/40/18 Falken ZE 512+ 18"Gunmetal Rims 5x114.3


$309.99


Genuine OEM Hona Civic Si Wheels Rims


Genuine OEM Hona Civic Si Wheels Rims


$499.00


2005 Chevrolet Uplander 17x6-1/2 Wheel Rim Steel Opt QR5 5 Lug


2005 Chevrolet Uplander 17x6-1/2 Wheel Rim Steel Opt QR5 5 Lug


$184.99


GODSPEED TYPE-4 WHEEL RIM RACING LUG NUTS 50MM 20 PCS W/ LOCK M12X 1.25MM BLACK


GODSPEED TYPE-4 WHEEL RIM RACING LUG NUTS 50MM 20 PCS W/ LOCK M12X 1.25MM BLACK


$68.98


16


16" Cadillac Deville (2000 to 2005) Chrome Wheels Rims


$175.00


2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


$75.00


18


18" WHEELS RIMS GEAR ALLOY NITRO CHROME WITH 35X12.50X18 NITTO MUD GRAPPLER MT


$2,049.00


17


17" WHEELS RIMS GEAR ALLOY NITRO CHROME WITH 37X13.50X17 NITTO MUD GRAPPLER MT


$2,169.00


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX H


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX H


$15.93


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX M


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX M


$15.93


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX U


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX U


$15.93


22


22" WHEELS RIMS MILANNI KOOL WHIP 8 CHROME FORD F-250 F-350 SUPER DUTY 2005 & UP


$1,189.00


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX L


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX L


$15.93


20


20" Axis Angle Wheels Nissan 350z 370z Infiniti G35 G37 Coupe 5x114.3mm Rims


$998.00


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +35 5x114.3


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +35 5x114.3


$1,342.99


15


15" 15x6/15x7 Chrome Aluminum Wheels Rims 5x4.50" for Ford Thunderbird 1971


$729.00


Factory Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 16


Factory Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 16" OEM Wheels Rims


$549.00


WHEEL RIMS TYRE VALVE CAPS KEY RING HOLDER FOR INFINITY


WHEEL RIMS TYRE VALVE CAPS KEY RING HOLDER FOR INFINITY


$5.99


Roush Argent Silver Offset 1999 00 01 02 03 04 Mustang Wheel Rim Alloy 18 x 10


Roush Argent Silver Offset 1999 00 01 02 03 04 Mustang Wheel Rim Alloy 18 x 10 "


$230.00


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +15 5x120


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +15 5x120


$1,342.99


NEW ITP SS212 SS 212 15


NEW ITP SS212 SS 212 15" INCH WHEELS RIMS YAMAHA RHINO


$374.99


20


20" WHEELS RIMS MILANNI STELLAR CHROME SILVERADO YUKON SIERRA ESCALADE SUBURBAN


$1,039.00


ITP SS212 SS 212 15


ITP SS212 SS 212 15" Inch Wheels Rims Yamaha Kodiak


$374.99


ITP SS212 SS 212 15


ITP SS212 SS 212 15" Inch Wheels Rims Honda Rincon


$374.99




Wheel Rim
What size of a wheel rim do I need to buy for my car?


I have a 98 Hyundai Elantra. I need to replace my wheel and I do not know what size I use. There are two types, 14 x 5 and 14 x 5.5. They differ by 0.5 inches. But I am not sure which one to choose. I will use my current tire with the new one. The size of the tire is P175/65 R14. Can some one tell me what I need with my tire size, or with other information?

Thank you.

They will both fit but i say go with the 14x5.5.
Or go with aftermarket 14x6 rims and fit wider tires, for improved handling and braking.


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17" WHEELS RIMS XD SPY CHROME WITH 295/70/17 TOYO OPEN COUNTRY MTTIRES WRANGLER


$1,879.00


18X9.5 19X11 Corvette C5 Z06 Black wheels rims


18X9.5 19X11 Corvette C5 Z06 Black wheels rims


$779.00


NISSAN 97-99 PATHFINDER ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998 1999


NISSAN 97-99 PATHFINDER ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998 1999


$90.00


18


18" MAYHEM HAVOC 8X170 RIMS WITH LT 285-60-18 NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER WHEELS TIRES


$1,529.00


17 Volvo wheels rims C30 C70 S40 S60 S80 V40 V70 XC XR


17 Volvo wheels rims C30 C70 S40 S60 S80 V40 V70 XC XR


$495.00


19 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


19 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


$695.00


18 Audi A3 R8 S6 S8 Silver wheels rims


18 Audi A3 R8 S6 S8 Silver wheels rims


$595.00


18 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


18 VW Wheels Rims CC Golf Passat EOS GTI Rabbit Jetta


$695.00


18 Audi S4 S6 S8 A4 A6 A8 TT TTS wheels rims


18 Audi S4 S6 S8 A4 A6 A8 TT TTS wheels rims


$595.00


22 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Sport Black Wheels Rims


22 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Sport Black Wheels Rims


$795.00


22mm RIM PROTECTIVE WHEEL SOCKET Fit for Ferrari


22mm RIM PROTECTIVE WHEEL SOCKET Fit for Ferrari


$11.99


OLDSMOBILE 97-99 CUTLASS ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997-1999 6 SK


OLDSMOBILE 97-99 CUTLASS ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997-1999 6 SK


$69.99


Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Rims Wheels 1979 1980 1981


Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Turbo Rims Wheels 1979 1980 1981


$199.99


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


$69.99


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


$69.99


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


SATURN 97 98 SC1 SC2 SL1 SL2 ALLOY WHEEL/RIM 1997 1998


$69.99


18


18" Wheel/Tire Set 225/40/18 Falken ZE 512+ 18"Gunmetal Rims 5x114.3


$309.99


Genuine OEM Hona Civic Si Wheels Rims


Genuine OEM Hona Civic Si Wheels Rims


$499.00


2005 Chevrolet Uplander 17x6-1/2 Wheel Rim Steel Opt QR5 5 Lug


2005 Chevrolet Uplander 17x6-1/2 Wheel Rim Steel Opt QR5 5 Lug


$184.99


GODSPEED TYPE-4 WHEEL RIM RACING LUG NUTS 50MM 20 PCS W/ LOCK M12X 1.25MM BLACK


GODSPEED TYPE-4 WHEEL RIM RACING LUG NUTS 50MM 20 PCS W/ LOCK M12X 1.25MM BLACK


$68.98


16


16" Cadillac Deville (2000 to 2005) Chrome Wheels Rims


$175.00


2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


$75.00


18


18" WHEELS RIMS GEAR ALLOY NITRO CHROME WITH 35X12.50X18 NITTO MUD GRAPPLER MT


$2,049.00


17


17" WHEELS RIMS GEAR ALLOY NITRO CHROME WITH 37X13.50X17 NITTO MUD GRAPPLER MT


$2,169.00


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX H


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX H


$15.93


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX M


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX M


$15.93


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX U


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX U


$15.93


22


22" WHEELS RIMS MILANNI KOOL WHIP 8 CHROME FORD F-250 F-350 SUPER DUTY 2005 & UP


$1,189.00


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX L


24 BULGE ACORN WHEELS RIMS LUG NUTS 12X1.5 M12 12 1.5 CLOSED END CHROME 19 HEX L


$15.93


20


20" Axis Angle Wheels Nissan 350z 370z Infiniti G35 G37 Coupe 5x114.3mm Rims


$998.00


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +35 5x114.3


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +35 5x114.3


$1,342.99


15


15" 15x6/15x7 Chrome Aluminum Wheels Rims 5x4.50" for Ford Thunderbird 1971


$729.00


Factory Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 16


Factory Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 16" OEM Wheels Rims


$549.00


WHEEL RIMS TYRE VALVE CAPS KEY RING HOLDER FOR INFINITY


WHEEL RIMS TYRE VALVE CAPS KEY RING HOLDER FOR INFINITY


$5.99


Roush Argent Silver Offset 1999 00 01 02 03 04 Mustang Wheel Rim Alloy 18 x 10


Roush Argent Silver Offset 1999 00 01 02 03 04 Mustang Wheel Rim Alloy 18 x 10 "


$230.00


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +15 5x120


20 LORENZO WL19 RIMS WHEELS CHROME 20x8.5 +15 5x120


$1,342.99


NEW ITP SS212 SS 212 15


NEW ITP SS212 SS 212 15" INCH WHEELS RIMS YAMAHA RHINO


$374.99


20


20" WHEELS RIMS MILANNI STELLAR CHROME SILVERADO YUKON SIERRA ESCALADE SUBURBAN


$1,039.00


ITP SS212 SS 212 15


ITP SS212 SS 212 15" Inch Wheels Rims Yamaha Kodiak


$374.99


ITP SS212 SS 212 15


ITP SS212 SS 212 15" Inch Wheels Rims Honda Rincon


$374.99



GTA: SA Wheel/Rim Mods

How do I reinflate a pneumatic wheel for a dolly when the wheel has separated from the rim?


I have a dolly with a flat wheel. I cannot reinflate the wheel because the wheel is separated from the rim. When I try to reinflate the air leaks out since I cannot get a good seal between the rim and wheel. Any suggestions?

Similar to what D2 said. I tie a rope around the tire, put a broom handle or dowel rod through the rope and twist it to tighten it around the tire. Then you should be able to add some air until it starts to seal. Once the seal is made, remove the rope and inflate to pressure. Nothing dangerous about this method as you never get the pressure very high.

July 7, 2010

Front Wheel Rim

Front Wheel Rim

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2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


$75.00


KX60 KX 60 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB TIRE ASSY.


KX60 KX 60 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB TIRE ASSY.


$25.00


CR85 CR85R CR 85 85R BIG FRONT WHEEL 19


CR85 CR85R CR 85 85R BIG FRONT WHEEL 19" RIM HUB ROTOR TIRE SUPERMINI


$50.00


06 KTM65SX KTM 65 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB ROTOR TIRE SPROCKET


06 KTM65SX KTM 65 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB ROTOR TIRE SPROCKET


$50.00


Straight Front Wheel Rim - 1995 Yamaha FZR600 FZR 600


Straight Front Wheel Rim - 1995 Yamaha FZR600 FZR 600


$89.99


Grimeca Tomos FRONT Wheel rim 16


Grimeca Tomos FRONT Wheel rim 16" Moped mini bike chopper minibike puch Targa


$20.00


YAMAHA YZ250F YZ 250F 250 F FRONT WHEEL TIRE RIM ASSY


YAMAHA YZ250F YZ 250F 250 F FRONT WHEEL TIRE RIM ASSY


$174.00


NEW OEM HONDA TRX 90 450R 400EX FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB DUST SEAL (388)


NEW OEM HONDA TRX 90 450R 400EX FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB DUST SEAL (388)


$4.99


86 VF 500 Interceptor Front Wheel Rim Disk Disc Rotor


86 VF 500 Interceptor Front Wheel Rim Disk Disc Rotor


$45.00


93 RM 125 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


93 RM 125 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


$85.00


DR 250 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


DR 250 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


$85.00


KX 60 Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


KX 60 Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


$65.00


03 Honda VF 750 C Magna Front Wheel Rim T46


03 Honda VF 750 C Magna Front Wheel Rim T46


$99.99


Honda CR500 CR250 CR 500 250 125 Front Wheel Rim Axle


Honda CR500 CR250 CR 500 250 125 Front Wheel Rim Axle


$94.00


Honda ATC200X 200 X ATC 200 X Front Wheel Rim ATV


Honda ATC200X 200 X ATC 200 X Front Wheel Rim ATV


$19.99


1991 VFR750 VFR 750 FRONT WHEEL RIM


1991 VFR750 VFR 750 FRONT WHEEL RIM


$9.99


2000 00 Yamaha TTR225 TTR 225 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


2000 00 Yamaha TTR225 TTR 225 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


$50.00


  TL1000R TLR TL 1000 R GSXR1300   Chrome front Rim wheel w/rotor


TL1000R TLR TL 1000 R GSXR1300 Chrome front Rim wheel w/rotor


$75.00


94 Yamaha XV1100 Virago Front & Rear Wheels Rims Rotors Drum Hub


94 Yamaha XV1100 Virago Front & Rear Wheels Rims Rotors Drum Hub


$200.00


Harley FATBOY front wheel rim tires 2000 2003 solid rims with disc brakes


Harley FATBOY front wheel rim tires 2000 2003 solid rims with disc brakes


$189.99


1996 96 KAWASAKI KX60 KX 60  tire wheel hub rim front


1996 96 KAWASAKI KX60 KX 60 tire wheel hub rim front


$33.78


NEW YZ85 YZ 85 OEM FRONT WHEEL RIM TIRE ROTOR HUB BEARINGS TUBE LOCK


NEW YZ85 YZ 85 OEM FRONT WHEEL RIM TIRE ROTOR HUB BEARINGS TUBE LOCK


$125.00


21


21" CHROME FRONT WHEEL 40 SPOKES RIM BILLET HUB FITS HARLEY SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLE


$179.99


FRONT WHEEL RIM KAWASAKI Z1 900


FRONT WHEEL RIM KAWASAKI Z1 900


$34.00


ZX6R ZX6 ZX 6 zx9r R 600 6R YELLOW ninja Front wheel rim tire Disc rotor


ZX6R ZX6 ZX 6 zx9r R 600 6R YELLOW ninja Front wheel rim tire Disc rotor


$128.99


1975 HONDA XL350 XL 350 K1 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB


1975 HONDA XL350 XL 350 K1 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB


$74.99


1987 SUZUKI RM125 RM 125 FRONT WHEEL HUB RIM


1987 SUZUKI RM125 RM 125 FRONT WHEEL HUB RIM


$59.99


1996-97 KTM 360MXC 360 MXC FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB 250 640


1996-97 KTM 360MXC 360 MXC FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB 250 640


$124.99


1997 SHADOW VLX600 VLX 600 FRONT WHEEL RIM


1997 SHADOW VLX600 VLX 600 FRONT WHEEL RIM


$46.00


91 92 93 ACURA NSX OEM FACTORY 15 WHEEL RIM FRONT


91 92 93 ACURA NSX OEM FACTORY 15 WHEEL RIM FRONT


$109.99


82-84 YAMAHA YZ490 YZ 490 & 82-83 YZ250 250 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB BRAKE DRUM 23X


82-84 YAMAHA YZ490 YZ 490 & 82-83 YZ250 250 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB BRAKE DRUM 23X


$79.99


Bc 60-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flst 07-08 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-16


Bc 60-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flst 07-08 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-16


$448.95


Bc 40-spoke Wheels 18x3.5 Front 84-99flh Flt 3.50x18 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-183fh


Bc 40-spoke Wheels 18x3.5 Front 84-99flh Flt 3.50x18 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-183fh


$414.95


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front 2008 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163fh209-25


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front 2008 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163fh209-25


$469.95


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flh 84-99 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flh 84-99 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163


$469.95


2- ITP BAJA 3+2 FRONT RIMS WHEELS SUZUKI LTR450 LTR 450


2- ITP BAJA 3+2 FRONT RIMS WHEELS SUZUKI LTR450 LTR 450


$189.95


Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KLX300 KLX450 KLX650


$109.95


Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KDX200 KDX220 KDX250


$109.95


Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KX125 KX250 99-07


$109.95


Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KX250F KX450F 04-12


$109.95




Front Wheel Rim
Why does BMW use a 19 inch front rim instead of a 21 inch rim on the R1200 GS model?


Does anyone know the advantages and disadvantages of using a 19 inch rim instead of a 21 inch rim like most off road motorcycles have for the front wheel.
I noticed that BMW used to use 21 inch front rims on the early model 'air head' GS models, but went to a 19 inch front rim on later 'oil head' models.
As far as I know a 21 inch front rim is better off road because it's larger diameter lets it cover ruts and potholes better.
What are the differences in gyroscopical forces? The smaller wheel would be turning faster for the same distance, so does this generate greater forces to hold the bike up at lower speeds?
Another theory I heard was that the smaller diameter wheel lowers the centre of gravity somewhat, but I assume that would also depend on frame geometry.

Thanks

You are right about the reason most off-road bikes use a 21-inch front, but a fat tire on a 19-inch rim has almost the same overall diameter as a typical skinny 21-inch dirt bike tire. The GS is a heavy, powerful bike, with a front suspension and brakes that encourage you to push the front tire hard. Many Telelever boxers wear out front tires at about the same rate as rears. It comes as no surprise that the factory would specify a meatier tire than is ordinarily found on 21-inch rims.

Ride height has nothing to do with it, as the factory could have designed the suspension to go with any wheel size they selected. As for gyroscopics, a smaller diameter wheel will have less inertia. remember when manufacturers were putting 16-inch fronts on sport bikes to make them turn in more quickly? But I doubt that factor had much to do with BMW's selection of front wheel size.

The odd wheel sizes make for a limited tire selection for these bikes, but at least it means that a guy can find a 19" TKC80 knobby for the front of his old airheads.


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2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


2005 05 Honda CR85 CR 85 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


$75.00


KX60 KX 60 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB TIRE ASSY.


KX60 KX 60 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB TIRE ASSY.


$25.00


CR85 CR85R CR 85 85R BIG FRONT WHEEL 19


CR85 CR85R CR 85 85R BIG FRONT WHEEL 19" RIM HUB ROTOR TIRE SUPERMINI


$50.00


06 KTM65SX KTM 65 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB ROTOR TIRE SPROCKET


06 KTM65SX KTM 65 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB ROTOR TIRE SPROCKET


$50.00


Straight Front Wheel Rim - 1995 Yamaha FZR600 FZR 600


Straight Front Wheel Rim - 1995 Yamaha FZR600 FZR 600


$89.99


Grimeca Tomos FRONT Wheel rim 16


Grimeca Tomos FRONT Wheel rim 16" Moped mini bike chopper minibike puch Targa


$20.00


YAMAHA YZ250F YZ 250F 250 F FRONT WHEEL TIRE RIM ASSY


YAMAHA YZ250F YZ 250F 250 F FRONT WHEEL TIRE RIM ASSY


$174.00


NEW OEM HONDA TRX 90 450R 400EX FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB DUST SEAL (388)


NEW OEM HONDA TRX 90 450R 400EX FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB DUST SEAL (388)


$4.99


86 VF 500 Interceptor Front Wheel Rim Disk Disc Rotor


86 VF 500 Interceptor Front Wheel Rim Disk Disc Rotor


$45.00


93 RM 125 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


93 RM 125 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


$85.00


DR 250 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


DR 250 Suzuki Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


$85.00


KX 60 Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


KX 60 Used Front Wheel Rim spoke hub


$65.00


03 Honda VF 750 C Magna Front Wheel Rim T46


03 Honda VF 750 C Magna Front Wheel Rim T46


$99.99


Honda CR500 CR250 CR 500 250 125 Front Wheel Rim Axle


Honda CR500 CR250 CR 500 250 125 Front Wheel Rim Axle


$94.00


Honda ATC200X 200 X ATC 200 X Front Wheel Rim ATV


Honda ATC200X 200 X ATC 200 X Front Wheel Rim ATV


$19.99


1991 VFR750 VFR 750 FRONT WHEEL RIM


1991 VFR750 VFR 750 FRONT WHEEL RIM


$9.99


2000 00 Yamaha TTR225 TTR 225 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


2000 00 Yamaha TTR225 TTR 225 Front Wheel Rim Tire Rotor Axle Hub


$50.00


  TL1000R TLR TL 1000 R GSXR1300   Chrome front Rim wheel w/rotor


TL1000R TLR TL 1000 R GSXR1300 Chrome front Rim wheel w/rotor


$75.00


94 Yamaha XV1100 Virago Front & Rear Wheels Rims Rotors Drum Hub


94 Yamaha XV1100 Virago Front & Rear Wheels Rims Rotors Drum Hub


$200.00


Harley FATBOY front wheel rim tires 2000 2003 solid rims with disc brakes


Harley FATBOY front wheel rim tires 2000 2003 solid rims with disc brakes


$189.99


1996 96 KAWASAKI KX60 KX 60  tire wheel hub rim front


1996 96 KAWASAKI KX60 KX 60 tire wheel hub rim front


$33.78


NEW YZ85 YZ 85 OEM FRONT WHEEL RIM TIRE ROTOR HUB BEARINGS TUBE LOCK


NEW YZ85 YZ 85 OEM FRONT WHEEL RIM TIRE ROTOR HUB BEARINGS TUBE LOCK


$125.00


21


21" CHROME FRONT WHEEL 40 SPOKES RIM BILLET HUB FITS HARLEY SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLE


$179.99


FRONT WHEEL RIM KAWASAKI Z1 900


FRONT WHEEL RIM KAWASAKI Z1 900


$34.00


ZX6R ZX6 ZX 6 zx9r R 600 6R YELLOW ninja Front wheel rim tire Disc rotor


ZX6R ZX6 ZX 6 zx9r R 600 6R YELLOW ninja Front wheel rim tire Disc rotor


$128.99


1975 HONDA XL350 XL 350 K1 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB


1975 HONDA XL350 XL 350 K1 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB


$74.99


1987 SUZUKI RM125 RM 125 FRONT WHEEL HUB RIM


1987 SUZUKI RM125 RM 125 FRONT WHEEL HUB RIM


$59.99


1996-97 KTM 360MXC 360 MXC FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB 250 640


1996-97 KTM 360MXC 360 MXC FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB 250 640


$124.99


1997 SHADOW VLX600 VLX 600 FRONT WHEEL RIM


1997 SHADOW VLX600 VLX 600 FRONT WHEEL RIM


$46.00


91 92 93 ACURA NSX OEM FACTORY 15 WHEEL RIM FRONT


91 92 93 ACURA NSX OEM FACTORY 15 WHEEL RIM FRONT


$109.99


82-84 YAMAHA YZ490 YZ 490 & 82-83 YZ250 250 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB BRAKE DRUM 23X


82-84 YAMAHA YZ490 YZ 490 & 82-83 YZ250 250 FRONT WHEEL RIM HUB BRAKE DRUM 23X


$79.99


Bc 60-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flst 07-08 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-16


Bc 60-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flst 07-08 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-16


$448.95


Bc 40-spoke Wheels 18x3.5 Front 84-99flh Flt 3.50x18 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-183fh


Bc 40-spoke Wheels 18x3.5 Front 84-99flh Flt 3.50x18 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-183fh


$414.95


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front 2008 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163fh209-25


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front 2008 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163fh209-25


$469.95


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flh 84-99 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163


Bc 80-spoke Wheels 16x3.5 Front Flh 84-99 Wire 3.50x16 [Rim & Spoke Kits] #m-163


$469.95


2- ITP BAJA 3+2 FRONT RIMS WHEELS SUZUKI LTR450 LTR 450


2- ITP BAJA 3+2 FRONT RIMS WHEELS SUZUKI LTR450 LTR 450


$189.95


Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KLX300 KLX450 KLX650


$109.95


Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KDX200 KDX220 KDX250


$109.95


Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KX125 KX250 99-07


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Pro Wheel Rim Front


Pro Wheel Rim Front "21 Kawasaki KX250F KX450F 04-12


$109.95



Underground Rim King Shows you how he put 28"s On the 1st (FWD) Cadillac DHS

Can large rims damage a front wheel drive transmission?


EX... 22s on a G6

This question has a "loaded" answer! The diameter (height) of the tire affects a number of things, - acceleration and indicatged road speed, (and gas mileage - figured with odometer), - if not modified to match size of wheels. Width will affect mileage and handling(to some degree).. also hydroplaning on wet roads! Wide tires may also have a clearance problem with suspension and "turn stops" - which leads to tearing up tires and damaging undercarriage of car sometimes! Wides also make car get less mpg!

Now those litle "mag spoked" wheels that seem to be the rage right now, -have such thin tires that they make the car ride like a "lumbertruck"! If they are the same outside diameter (tire height) the mileage and accerleration will remain the same.
I myself would immediately dispose of these wheels/tires, - if they happened to come on a car when I bought it! I don't need to impress anybody, and I don't want the kind of ride they give.

Now as to damaging the transmission itself,- it probably won't make much difference, - as long as both sides are the same width and height! Mismatched sizes lead to damaging the "differential" part of "rear axle (even though it is located insde the transmission assembly in front wheel drive cars). Width difference is the least damaging of the two!

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