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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: A Williams on 18 Feb, 2019, 10:50

Title: tyre size
Post by: A Williams on 18 Feb, 2019, 10:50
I have a 1956 BSA B31. It has 3.0x19 front and rear. The front is ok and I am happy with it. The rear looks like it should be on a push bike! Their is a very large gap between the tyre and the lower edge of the rear mudguard. I would like to fit a bigger tyre, 3.25x19 is standard but would like a Avon AM7 safety mileage but they do not make a 3.25 but do make a 3.5. Will this be ok with the 3.00 front? My other problem is I have a fully enclosed rear chain guard, will the bigger tyre hit this? 

Andy
Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: Pete C on 18 Feb, 2019, 11:48
I think the B31 Standard tyres are 3.25x19 front and back. I usually use a 3.50x19 on the rear as these are easier to come by and that's the recommended size for the B33 which is identical to B31 except for the extra 150cc.

Pete

Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: STAR TWIN on 18 Feb, 2019, 14:05
I have a 3.25 ribbed on the front and a 3.50 SM MkII on the rear of my B31.
Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: Richard Mills on 18 Feb, 2019, 14:35
I have a B33 with a 3.25x19 (Avon) front, and a 3.5x19 (Heidenau) rear with a fully enclosed chainguard. No clearance problems, but I will measure if you want.
Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: Richard Mills on 18 Feb, 2019, 14:37
Meant 3.50 x19 rear.
Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: A Williams on 18 Feb, 2019, 17:43
Quote from: RICHARD MILLS on 18 Feb, 2019, 14:35
I have a B33 with a 3.25x19 (Avon) front, and a 3.5x19 (Heidenau) rear with a fully enclosed chainguard. No clearance problems, but I will measure if you want.
I will definitely buy a 3.5 19 Avon AM7 for the rear now I know it will work with my chain guard. I will probably get a 3.25 19 AM6 for the front.
Thank you every one for your help. Andy
Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: paulm on 18 Feb, 2019, 20:29
fit road riders will transform the bike