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scjfox · 03-21-2004, 09:34 PM

My TS185 has a 3.50x18 tire on back and I need a new one. What size am I gonna need in a metric? And could I go a size bigger?

scjfox · 03-22-2004, 04:27 PM

No one knows this?

Irwin · 03-22-2004, 05:38 PM

Try www.heeters.com this should help.

Irwin

DRider · 03-22-2004, 09:24 PM

As well as my DR200, I also have an old '84 TS185. I recently put new tyres on it. On the rear I got a 100/100x18. This means 100mm wide x 100 mm profile x 18" rim size. (Even in metric, the rim sizes are still specified in inches). It will just fit a 110x100x18 if you want a slightly wider tyre, but you need a slightly worn (stretched) chain or else it will rub on the inside of the swingarm. Hope this helps.

03-21-2004, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
scjfox Newbie Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2	tire conversions My TS185 has a 3.50x18 tire on back and I need a new one. What size am I gonna need in a metric? And could I go a size bigger?

03-22-2004, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Irwin Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Central IL Posts: 40	Tire Size Try www.heeters.com this should help. Irwin __________________ DR250S All stock

03-22-2004, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
DRider Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 64	As well as my DR200, I also have an old '84 TS185. I recently put new tyres on it. On the rear I got a 100/100x18. This means 100mm wide x 100 mm profile x 18" rim size. (Even in metric, the rim sizes are still specified in inches). It will just fit a 110x100x18 if you want a slightly wider tyre, but you need a slightly worn (stretched) chain or else it will rub on the inside of the swingarm. Hope this helps. __________________ 87 DR200, re-jetted carb, drilled airbox, big rear sprocket 84 TS 185 - will kick any 250

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scjfox Newbie Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2	No one knows this?

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