Tire size vs rim size By rp (Read 1,376 times)

[rp]

Called Motorcycle Superstore about a rear tire for my Roketa MC-62. Current tire is 130/60-13. When I told him my rim size 13.5, he said they didn't carry tires for Chinese bikes...

I'm going to E-mail the store for more details. It don,t make sense.

[richardthescooter3]

rp, that is where I bought my 130/60/13 tires for my mc-54-250b roketa scooter

[jct842]

Where did you find a 13.5" rim? Your own measurement? If your tire on the scooter is a 130/60/13, that is the size you are looking for. I never heard of a 13.5 on a chinese scooter or anything else. Rim size is not measured on the outside diameter of the rim.

[rp]

Thats what dosen't make sense. The tires and manual say 130/60-13. Yet the rim is stamped 13.5. My first thought is/was that the rim is a little large, but it still takes a 13" tire because thats whats on there. However, if theres a gremlin out there, I want to know about it before hand.

Thanks for the help.

[prodigit]

just try a 13in, if it does not fit, return the item and get a 14 in.
No one wants to pay return shipping costs, but the experience is well worth it, and especially to share it with the community.

[bhinch]

Just order 13" tires like everyone has told you.....130/60-13.... do not tell anyone it is for a Chinese anything....just order the tires...that is where I buy mine....enjoy the ride...

[rp]

Ordered the tire and a few irons this morning.

Thanks everyone for the back-up.

Ordering some "Dyna Beads" to. They work for me>

[justbuggin2]

ok here is what is going on with what you are reading stamp on the wheel the 3.5" is the wide and it is 13" is the dia

[rp]

Replaced the OEM 130/60-13 with a Michelin City Grip 140/60-13. The tire fit (as I expected), however, because the diameter is a ratio of the width, the tire along with being wider, is a little larger also. So the distance between the tire thread and the engine is less then the 130/60. Since this is not the first time this has been done, I'm assuming ( bad word there) the heat factor from the engine is negligible. (Damn the torpedo's). I have a 25 mile trip to work so I'll be stopping and checking the tires several times there and back.
I put 2-oz of "Dyna Beads" in the new tire and a new air valve from "Kurvey Girl" (Recom from Cruiser). The nice thing about my test ride was that the scooter does not lean when I have to come to the "Stop and Go" type stops. Over all it's a nice ride. Like most things, time will tell.
Probably the most important thing to remember is to "Balance Your Tires". That one thing alone can make a big difference in the way your scooter handles. "Dyna Beads" are an easy way to go. ($20.00 to $30.00)
Making a smoother ride.

[justbuggin2]

as long as there is no rubbing the tires should be fine

[prodigit]

For that price, I'd just go to a garage, and get your wheels balanced!
Much cheaper, and much more efficient than dynabeads!