Bobber and Chopper Tires

Let’s start with some of the most popular front bobber and chopper tires, the “Avon Speedmaster”. This is probably the most used tire in construction. It looks great and is a relatively inexpensive tire. The “Avon Speedmaster” front tire can be purchased in various sizes ranging from 18 inches to the frequently used 21 inches.

Dunlop makes some good bobber and chopper tires. The Dunlop K81/TT100 4.25×18 rear tire is a great choice for your classic bobber build. Keep in mind that if you’re building a bobber from a Triumph or BSA, you won’t be able to fit much more than a 4.50 inch tire without doing some extra work on the wheel, drive sprocket and hub sprocket. .

The most important parts of a construction are the gas tanks and the tires. Nothing else will change the look as much as these two factors. Choosing the correct posture for your build is very important. You can use a 21-inch front wheel and tire to take up space between the frame and the tire. You can use a 16-inch wheel in the rear and give the bike a mid-low look. And there’s always the 18 rear for that clean, classic look. Keep in mind that as you go down from an 18-inch to a 16-inch, the tire options change dramatically. A 16-inch wheel will have a much lower and wider tread.

If you are going to ride a bike for a long time, balance the tires. A well-balanced tire makes a big difference in both the handling of the bike and the way the tires perform. If what you are interested in is the appearance and simply shooting on the street and in the city, who cares.

If you are going to use the 16 inch rim and want to fit a wide tire to the rear of your Triumph or BSA bobber or chopper, you can chock the sprockets to allow clearance. The entire brake hub can be shimmed to give you more clearance. The rear sprocket can be chocked to give you more clearance and the drive sprocket on the engine can be chocked to give you more tire clearance. To get a good fat tire in the rear, you’ll need to do all three. Each one gives you a little more space. 3/16 of an inch on both sides is actually a pretty big tire. You can find articles and videos on the Internet to help you understand how this all works.