Larger tires for more top speed?

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 2:40 am

I know our tires are 2.50x10. Could you put a 2.75x10 or 3.00x10 in the back? I would leave the front with the 2.50x10 to keep the speedo accurate. Seems to me that you'd get a higher top speed with a taller tire. Yes? No? Bad idea? Fitment?

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:33 am

i think that is width not height. if it is height there is not enough room for a taller tire. i dont think it would make that much difference anyway.

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:28 am

Unlike car tires, the first numbers (2.50) is tire width. The 10 designates the rim diameter. There is no ratio for height to width.
You're stuck with what you have.

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:43 pm

Would a 2.75 or 3.00 fit on the rear?

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 7:17 pm

2.75 squeezes on. A 3.0, I'm unsure.

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:34 pm

Any benefit in running a 2.75 over a 2.50 or does Honda know best?

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:42 pm

You put it in a nutshell.......Honda knows best.

Kikwear · Post by **Kikwear** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:43 pm

2.50x10 all around it is.