Well so far I've had no trouble with the 17X2.50 on the front. I've put about 500 or so miles on them and they seem alright.
--- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, Chris Bader <bader_ct@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>
> I bought some wheels for my 1981 that were 2.50 front and 2.75 rear. That was short lived.
>
> Quite honestly it would seem downright dangerous to roll with that little clearance between rear fender
> and tire in my opinion, especially with a 140cc.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: jonyoon <jonathan.yoon@...>
> To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 8:45 PM
> Subject: [Honda-C70] Tire size question
>
>
> Â
> So, I've heard of people throwing on 17X3.00 size tires on the rear and keeping the stock 17X2.25 size on the front. I currently have a 17X2.75 on the rear and a 17X2.50 on the front. Would there be any advantage if I were to switch my tire size? I know that the 17X2.25 on the front would make the speedo more accurate.
>
> I am running with a Lifan 140cc engine installed on my C70.
>
> Thanks.
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>
>
>
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1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
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1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c
More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.html
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