90/90 Tire

[appleboy64]

Hello again, I have a 1986 aero 50 and noticed many people recommend a 90/90 tire for it. Will this add performance? More stability? Also what kind of parts would I need for the swap, new wheel? Thanks for all the help.

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

The Upside:
The 90/90 will spoon over your current rim, possibly using your current tube. Still, consider getting a 3.00-3.30 tube to avoid stretching the stock tube, which is designed for tires up to 3.00. The 90 is considerably taller than your 2.75" stock tire, affording just a bit more cush to supplement your shock's measly 2" of travel. Arguably, the grip might improve along with stopping distances.
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The Downside:
The 90s are designed to go with a 2.15" rim width. Prying it onto a rim that's only 1.85" makes the profile shape up funny, sort of like a light bulb. I didn't notice a handling issue, but I don't ride on tracks. Fortunately, the Metropolitan 2.15" rims are fairly easy to score on fEeBaY or on the Total Ruckus website. They are a bolt-on replacement without any added parts, but the added cost must be considered. You can run Tubeless with those Met rims. Don't do tubeless if you keep your Aero rim - it will hold air, but there's a risk of catastrophic deflation if you hit a sharp bump. Clearance with the engine case wasn't an issue on my own Aero - Flashes I and II - but you may need to widen and lengthen the centerstand bacause of the extra height and width.

[appleboy64]

Thanks! Great info

[maddog]

you should also replace the front rim with with an elite-s 94-01 you will have to get the larger brake pads, the 90x90 tire will also fit, replace the stock vaiator with an aftermarket one and should do an easy50 mph.

[Kevinstonge]

Apple, I'd recommend going for a set of metro wheels. You'll still need the elite front brake panel, but the 90/90's fit perfect on those wheels!! Also if you msg curtis966, I believe he has a mint set for sale....

[Kevinstonge]

These are the only decent pics I have right now of the met wheels installed with 90/90's

[maddog]

Nice aero, i have a set of rare brand new mallossi gears for your engine, pm me if you are interested.

[paulpauly7]

so does Red Eft Performance here on the forum hes a great seller fastest shipping ever cheaper than the dog and doenst talk crap he knows what he is doing

[Kevinstonge]

Thanks guys! I will eventually build another af05 that I'll need either the super long malossi's or dio 8.4:1's for, but the original 85 2 bolt af05 in there now will be kept "slightly" more mild. I've got a set of se50 10:1's on the work bench:))

[paulpauly7]

how about graphites stroker motor for sale .Hat would be awesome in your aero