[Jimmyhat]

if i had a 89 750 ? with a set of 89 1100 rims?
could i swap safely because the 1100 rim is wider than that of the 750?

 

[John250R]

Jimmyhat,

I just put a set of '91 1100 rims on my '86 750. No handling probs and it fits fine. I am running a 120/70ZR17 front and 180/55ZR17 rear with no clearance problems. If you have to buy the rims anyway I'd say get them from an 1100 with a 5.5" rear so you can run the 180 tire on the rear. I ahve put about 400 miles on since finishing the swap and have found no unusual handling characteristics.

John

 

[youngGixxer]

John250R what kind of swing arm do you have on your 86 gsxr 750 ??? or do the 91 1100 wheels fit right on the stock one?

 

[Bones_GSXR]

You should have no trouble mounting the wheel. Before I put on custom wheels I did the same thing. The only problem you my have depends on the tire you use. It may rub on the brake stay arm. To fix just put a slight bend in it where the tire rubs.
Bones

 

[John250R]

YoungGixxer,

I have the stock arm and had to do no mods to brake stay. But, as Bones said, it depends on the tire. I am running Metzeler Rennsports and I had no clearance problems. Even if you run into he tire hitting the stay it is an easy fix.

John

 

[klipsch_sv1k]

i am running a 170/60 ME Z4, and i wish i would have gotten the 180 and this is on a stock 89 750 rim

 

[somejeffguy]

don't run a 180 radial on a 4.5 inch rim....no tire manufacturer i know of recommends this....