Tires South America
 

Hi! What size of rear wheel should I get for my DR650, 17" or 18"? Thinking about availability and price of TIRES. I'm travelling from California to Brazil, 80% off-road. Thanks!

17’ would always be easier to get but there are quite many 250s with 18’ such as Honda Tornado and Yamaha Lander and mini Tenere 250s, around in south-America so not totally impossible either. But for the 250s I guess they are mostly 120 wide.

Width
 

Thanks for you reply. The width on the wheels don't matter as much I guess with the selection of tires, other than narrower is better overall for off-road purposes.

18" tires in Colombia
 

Just press ordered a rear 18" tire to be fitted when I get to Cali. It takes the bike shop a few days to order it in. Pretty payment required. Had 4 new rear tires in Central America now my first in South America.

Pre pay and pre order