infafscottlio
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I recently bought a 1980 xs400 special ll and it has a 16" spoke rear wheel and 18" spoke front wheel. The original tires are shot on them and i am looking into getting a white wall rear and a black wall front. I am on a budget so i found a Shinko 130/90/16 white wall rear for around $80, but my original rear is a 120/90. I like the idea of going a little bit wider in the rear but I am wondering if it will fit on my original spoke rim? I am also wondering if the tire does fit properly, if the extra width will be an issue with rubbing the chain or swing arm or anywhere else on the rear? I am assuming that won't be an issue because the 1980 xs400s that came stock with cast wheels also came equipped with 130/90/16 tires. Another thing I am unsure of is if i will be able to put a tube inside of the Shinko tubeless tire and will it function as if it were a tubed tire? I like my spoked wheels so I am trying to avoid switching to a cast wheels and keeping costs low by going this route. If anyone has any experience with these issues and can provide some insight it would be greatly appreciated. This is my first bike and i am excited to start the project and learn everything i can in the process. Thanks.