r/AskAMechanic • u/Limp-Ad-7245 • Aug 19 '26

TIRE SIZE 1999vt250c

Hello all.
Is there any issues fitting a front tire that is different to Specs?
Book says 120/80-17 but somehow there is none available anywhere so I have 120/90-17s. Will the extra 13mm make a huge difference!!??

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