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Re: Upsizing rear tire to a plus 1?

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There isn't enough room in the fender for a 3/4" wider tire.
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Re: Upsizing rear tire to a plus 1?

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These things are easy to over-think. As an example, a larger tire can negatively affect steering lean-in.
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Re: Upsizing rear tire to a plus 1?

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Nails wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:28 pm These things are easy to over-think.
Why, Nails, that's amazing to hear from you! Ok, you're not Nails, who are you, and what did you do with him? :LvStrk
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Obviously, he quit thinking and thus aren't.
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