Will A 170 Section Tyres Fit?

[bettyswolloks]

I've been offered a pair of tyres, good and cheap. I've read elsewhere that a 170 will fit, has anyone here ever fitted one?

Will it fit??

[m40man]

I think you'd be pushing it a bit. Here's a discussion on fitting a 160, which would hint against a 170:
diversionclub.proboards.com/thread/21980/xj900s-tried-160-rear-tyre