Tires with 2" lift

MBrennan · March 18, 2022, 07:48:16 PM

Need some help with making a decision on tire size. 2019 Z1000. The stock tires are a little beat up and have 2600+- miles on them. Stock tire are 27-9-14 and 27-11-14. I put on the "Razor" 2" lift. Im trying to decide on staying stock size or upsizing to 28s or 29s. From what i can tell/heard 28-9-14+28-11-14s will fit without rubbing. However im but thinking maybe id like the additional clearance of 29-9-14+ 29-11-14. I cant find out if the 29s will rub. Im trying to stay with the stock rims if i can

NMKawierider · March 18, 2022, 08:12:30 PM

Many with the EX suspension as the 1000s do have and with a 2" lift put 30" on their stock wheels with no rubbing issues. 29s shouldn't be a problem but know you will want to do some clutch work at some point. A few more bucks in some wheels you can go square..all the same with all the same offset and run 29x10s all the way around. Modern...and you can rotate them.

MBrennan · March 18, 2022, 08:34:12 PM

Quote from: NMKawierider on March 18, 2022, 08:12:30 PM
Many with the EX suspension as the 1000s do have and with a 2" lift put 30" on their stock wheels with no rubbing issues. 29s shouldn't be a problem but know you will want to do some clutch work at some point. A few more bucks in some wheels you can go square..all the same with all the same offset and run 29x10s all the way around. Modern...and you can rotate them.

Ok. Im having a hard time determining if the rims i look at are lug centric or not?
As far as the clutch goes, are you talking about reclocking or parts replacment?

NMKawierider · March 19, 2022, 10:55:36 AM

Quote from: MBrennan on March 18, 2022, 08:34:12 PM
Quote from: NMKawierider on March 18, 2022, 08:12:30 PM
Many with the EX suspension as the 1000s do have and with a 2" lift put 30" on their stock wheels with no rubbing issues. 29s shouldn't be a problem but know you will want to do some clutch work at some point. A few more bucks in some wheels you can go square..all the same with all the same offset and run 29x10s all the way around. Modern...and you can rotate them.
Ok. Im having a hard time determining if the rims i look at are lug centric or not?
As far as the clutch goes, are you talking about reclocking or parts replacment?

You will need wheels with lug-centric centering so if the lugs or the holes are tapered, they should be OK. And yes, at least reclocked to C1 or better with 28+- B2. Some 24gram sliders may be nice in the future but not necessary now.