Hi, is it possible to have a wider rear tyre on the Tenere. ..using the standard wheel? Any info appreciated, thanks Steve

I have a 140/80/17 on the back of mine - how wide are you thinking?

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I have used 140/80 tyres on the rear.

You cannot go any wider than this without clearance issues, plus a 140 is at the maximum limit for the stock 2.75 inch rim.

TBH, even a 140 pulls itself into a slightly odd oval shape when squeezed onto the stock rim. Personally I think, having tried both 130 and 140 TKCs back to back, the bike handles nicer on the road and cuts into the dirt better on a 130.

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Thanks Pleiades..good info Steve

Thanks interceptor, I'm just thinking the back tyre looks a little slim, I guess once I have done a tail-tidy, etc, I will start to get the bike looking more how I want it to look...I had a fairly fat Avon Distanzia on my XR650R. Overall I love the aesthetic of the bike, just need to sort the back-end!. I see you are located in Galway, I lived in Carnaby for a couple of years, then near Skibereen in West Cork. I shall be heading back as I do every year this summer on the Tenere...Can't wait. Thanks Steve

Hi Steve,

A tail tidy makes a huge difference - I don't know what Yamaha were thinking when they put that dogs dinner of a rear mudguard on it. Drop in for tea if you are ever passing...

David

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The larger 140/80should also add I little height to the bike.

I swapped over to a Heidenau K60 scout and it was a much taller tyre than the 130 Tourance it replaced. Probably made for marginall better cruisng on the m-way but not really noticed as the first time I headed out after replacing it the bike was loaded to the max. Mileage was good. It made it to Barnaul in Russia (the long way via. Turkey/Iran/The Stans) and wouldve had plenty to make it back had I not shipped the bike at end of trip.

I liked to look and confident feel of the bigger tyre. Just made getting my feet down a little harder.

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Thanks for info Sandman! Sounds like a great trip....Steve

Thanks David, your right, tail tidy transforms bike...yours looks great by the way!! Might see you for a cup of Barry s tea. By the way I meant Carna. , not Carnaby!! Steve