question about tires...

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Craigore

TT Racer
visiting wrenchmonkeys and other sites, I like the look of big classic tires on bikes such as
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on this site tire size is
front: Firestone Deluxe Champion 4.00 X 19 "
rear: Firestone Deluxe Champion 4.50 X 18 "

question is, would these tires fit the stock rims?
realize there is some performance lost in tires this large, I really don't care...
thanks
 
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Craigore

TT Racer
i realize the stock rear hoop is 17" but really want to know if this is possible... does firestone make a 17" vintage style tire and if so would something this large fit?
 
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rodburner

Rocker
The Firestones are measured in inches so a 4.00 is about a 100/90 19 and the 4.50 is narrower than your stock 130/17,so they should fit.
 
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wils36

moped
I really like the look of those tires too. Is there any other company that makes a similiar tire to fit a 17" wheel?
 
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Craigore

TT Racer
Crockers sells a 4.50-17 by a brand called exselsior. These look so awesome, would probably be murder on the highway...
 
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rodburner

Rocker
The sidewalls are taller than our metric tires for sure and it looks like the forks are up in the triples a ways,based on how scrunched the gaiters are.
 
dschief

dschief

750cc
Those tires look all retro and cool, but I would bet money that they would make your ride really suck, in the curves especially. My pennies worth.
 
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