300 Wide Tire Kit Installation Tips

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.

A bunch of components are included. The swing arm and fender are the two that make the biggest difference. Getting these to the size you want is the first step. The rest of the components included will match so you can offset the gears and have the right pieces to complete the puzzle. Understand that the tires and wheels will not usually be included and must be purchased separately.

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.

The wheel is not included. Neither is the tire. The reason is that you're going to want to be sure it matches. Since there are so many styles available, it doesn' make sense to include a generic version in the kit. The tire is the same way. Too many options make it unreasonable. And it's a good thing. This allows you to get what you want and not just accept what might come with it.

Do it yourself. Sure, if you have the skill and tools you can do it without hiring a mechanic. Lots of enthusiasts like to tinker with their bike. They come with instructions so you can do it if you know just a bit. However, if you're not sure at any point, hire a mechanic. Getting something like the brakes or gears wrong can really be bad when you start to ride. Never take it on the open road without testing it.

Do not open ride without testing it first. There should be absolutely no wobble in the back tire. You should be able to change gears and apply the brakes with the right results. If any of these aren't right, fix it. If you can't fix it, hire a mechanic. Getting these wrong can result in a devastating crash so the importance here cannot be overstated.

Having fat backs is a great look and makes the ride more fun. There are many different setups to consider, so pick the one that will look best with your ride. The popular sizes will be easy to find and easy to install.




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