140/80 vs 150/70

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Baroquenride, Jul 4, 2012.

  1. Baroquenride Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vancouver, Wa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE-610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda VFR800
    What are the thoughts on using a 150/70R-18 on a rim where a 140/80-18 is specified?

    Any problems with doing that? Will the tire behave differently than what the manufacturer intended on the correct rim?

    What would be the height difference?