Hawk rear tire size

Digger · 07-06-2018, 09:37 PM

I'm buying new tires for my Hawk and have decided on Shinko 244 dual sport tires. My question is the size on the rear 410 or 460, any recommendations?

mac1029 · 07-06-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Digger

I'm buying new tires for my Hawk and have decided on Shinko 244 dual sport tires. My question is the size on the rear 410 or 460, any recommendations?

i got the 4.10 but it was too skinny for my liking and currently have a 4.60 enroute.
Also note that the tube size for the stock rear tire is too big for the Shinko, i had to order another Kenda Tuff tube (100/100-18) for the new tire, stock is a 110/100-18.

Megadan · 07-06-2018, 10:39 PM

The stock 110 width is 4.33" wide, so the 4.10 is narrower, and the 4.6 is wider. The 4.6 width is specd for a 2.15 rim width, which is what the Hawk has.

Digger · 07-07-2018, 06:50 AM

Thanks for the reply. I want the tire to stay away from the chain. Have you used a 460?

Megadan · 07-07-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Digger

Thanks for the reply. I want the tire to stay away from the chain. Have you used a 460?

I've run a 120 width tire, which is 4.72" wide with no problem.

mac1029 · 07-07-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Digger

Thanks for the reply. I want the tire to stay away from the chain. Have you used a 460?

well got my shinko 244 4.60 today and installed it. No worries on clearance issues and most definitely a smoother ride on the black top
.

Digger · 07-07-2018, 04:20 PM

Thanks!

kirbo7106 · 07-11-2018, 12:43 AM

I have the Shinko 244s on my Hawk, with the 4.60 on the back. I think it’s a good 50/50, all around tire.

Digger · 07-11-2018, 06:42 AM

My Hawk

Ariel Red Hunter · 07-11-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Digger

My Hawk

Aren't you worried that riding it upside down will give you a head-ache?...ARH

**JerryHawk250** · 07-11-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

Aren't you worried that riding it upside down will give you a head-ache?...ARH

No ARH, he's draining the forks.

Bike looks great

Must be from down under. lol

Digger · 07-11-2018, 07:56 AM

Yeah.. gotta work on my photo skills

Riggs · 07-11-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Digger

My Hawk

HOW DID YOU GLUE THAT TO THE CEILING?

pete · 07-12-2018, 02:41 AM

Must be what they mean when they talk about sticky tires...

Hope you have a gel cell battrey.... would want the acid dribbleing
in to your..... well you get the picture....

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Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,030	The stock 110 width is 4.33" wide, so the 4.10 is narrower, and the 4.6 is wider. The 4.6 width is specd for a 2.15 rim width, which is what the Hawk has. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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07-07-2018, 06:50 AM	#4
Digger Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 64	Thanks for the reply. I want the tire to stay away from the chain. Have you used a 460?
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07-07-2018, 04:20 PM	#7
Digger Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 64	Thanks!
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07-11-2018, 07:56 AM	#12
Digger Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 64	Yeah.. gotta work on my photo skills
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