Topic: CB550 2.5x18 frnt and 3.5x18 rear rims - will this fit?

[charlie27]

hi,

looking at front rim 2.5x18 with 110 width tire and 3.5x18 with 130 width tire.

will this fit without any clearance issues?  Looking for first hand info on this set up.

I tried the search but I was unable to find specific info for 550.

thanks, Charlie

[Kemp]

 The 18" front will quicken handling quite a bit, the wider rim and tire will help compensate a bit for this but generally it's a welcome addition. The bike is more responsive to steering inputs and changes direction much quicker in road race application with 18" front. I've used a WM3 and WM4 combo on my CB550 with the tire sizes you mention without any clearance issues.