Thanks for your input.
Yup, I'm John's Ass Rep - as for what I do for him, don't ask.....
I love my VRod Muscle, but have thought for a long time that although the 240 initially was awesome, it wouldn't hurt to have something a little wider.
After all...... If you're going to have one, have a big 'un !
My options appear to be simple :-
1. Buy a custom swinging arm kit and a set of new wheels Cost approx.... sell both kidneys.
2. Have the existing swinging arm widened and a set of new wheels Cost approx.... sell one kidney
3. Fit a Metzeler 280/35 VR18 on to the existing 240 rim. Cost approx.... three groats and a bag of fava beans.
In the short term, it would appear to be a bit of a no brainer. Fit a 280 and see if it's what I'm after. It maybe that some time in the future, I will yearn for a 315 or even a 360 because 280 will not be enough.
Has anybody tried a 280 and if so, are there any 'special' requirements or does it just fit ?
People say that size isn't everything - clearly those people don't run a 240 on the rear.