Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Picking A 300 Wide Tire Kit

By Jason Wright


Motorcycle enthusiasts love to customize their bikes. The older bikes from the 20s through 90s often have the thinner rear tires. The trend these days is to have bigger tires on the back and sometimes on the front. Having a mechanic make the change is a good way to go, but you can also do the work yourself if you have some tools and mechanical skill. Using a 300 wide tire kit with the mechanic or by yourself is the best way to make sure you have everything you need to get set up.

There are a few components that are standard in every kit. The two biggest and most important parts are the swing arm and fender. Gear offsets and other parts are also included to get the wider setup to work with your standard bike. The tires and wheels are not included because you're going to want something that matches your bike rather than having a generic set. The fenders come as clean stainless steel which allows you to have it painted to your own specifications.

You can build your own kit. This will require quite a bit of research to know what you need and making sure they all fit together. You don't want parts that won't go together or you'll have to send some back and order new ones which delay the time to get it done and get back on the road.

Two sizes are really popular. The 240 was one of the first sizes used for the wider tire. This was based on a bet decades ago that one person said they could do it and another was doubtful. Now, the bigger 300 is even more popular today. The look is cool and they're more stable than the thinner wheels that were used all along.

Order your wheels and tires on their own. Make sure they're the same size as the kit you ordered. The reason they don't come included is that there are too many choices and personal preferences. Most want to match them with the front or have them custom made.

If you have the skills you can do it yourself. They come with instructions and pictures. With a little bit of mechanical skill and the right tools, it is not too hard to do it yourself. The gears and brakes are super important to get right. If you have trouble getting them just right, get a mechanic to help out.

Testing it out before regular use is a must. This is the most important part of doing the work yourself. Mechanics will do this before calling to tell you the bike is ready, so you absolutely should do it before taking it out for a fast ride. There should be no wobble in the tire and the brakes and gears should respond like normal. If there are any problems and you can't figure out how to fix them, get a mechanic involved right away.

Fat tires look great on just about any bike. If you install them yourself, make sure you use a kit and test it before opening it up to the road. There are two popular sizes, so make sure your wheels and tires match the size you choose.




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