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Will a 110/90-18 clear the fender on a BA with spokes?
Or should I go with 100/90-18?
I'm thinking of getting Dunlop 404's, can get front & rear
for around $150, plus tubes and rim strips.
Thanks in advance,
Uncle Charlie
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No problem Uncle.Just put one on about a week ago.You might want to scuff up the tire with one of those green scrubby things due to the release compound.Bill's suggestion by the way.Worked great. Ride safe,Charlie. 
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Oops!Sorry Charlie.I meant to say I went with the 100/90-18.Not sure about the 110. 
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Thanks Charlie,
Did you try it out yet?
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It felt a little squirrely at first.But that was before I scuffed it up.It appears to me the tire may be a bit narrower than the original Bridgestone.I've put about 100 or so miles on it by now and I'm comfortable with it.
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In both the 2005 and 2006 brochures it list the America with 110-90-18 tires.
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unclecharlie: the first number is the width and the second is the height ratio; the stock 110/80 is 88mm tall. A 100/90 would be 90mm tall and that fits fine (I know because that's the size of my Avon). You'd just have to check and see if 110/90=99mm would clear the fender...that would be 11mm taller than stock (a little less than 1/2"). I'll bet it would just fit and make the front fender look like it was slammed 
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Well, I took a close look and it appears there is plenty of
room for the 110/90, so that's what I ordered.
I'll post the results when it's on.
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Uncle , I HAVE a 110 / 90 on mine now , it's a Metz . , absolutely no problems . Go for it ! 
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Thanks for the reply Wade, I feel better now about my choice.
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