I had a Maxxis MT90 that did that same thing, it rubbed, then I put a dunlop on and increased the clearance all kinds. The Dunlop was also an MT90. MT90 = 130, cant imagine a 150 under my sled.

 

I have done this before and it definely works. Go to the hardware store and buy a rasp, or cheese grader some call them, the half moon style. Jack up the bike, start it and let it idle in first gear. It is nice to have a lift for this, but it isn't necessary. Hold the cheese grader against the left side of the tire, and skin a little of the rubber off of that big thick peice hanging out of the side of the tire. I won't hurt anything, and sure is a lot easier than buying another tire. I have taken 3/16" off before with no problems.

 

Nothin you can really do now . If it don't Rub its A-O-K

 

_________ AND at least yur usin AVONS , more better

 

Come on now, me thinks you can go a little wider

 

Yeh, I agree. That bike would look SCHWEET with the whitewall feathered.

Dude with the rasp, have you ever seen that video of the guy who oiled his chain almost the same way? I fear for you son, I truly do...

drjones is gonna NEED a real doctor one day soon after feathering his tire!

I'm all for DIY'in, but some people should NEVER DIY!

 

Definitely you are going to rub your fender, as is. If you shim it, make certain that your rear brake caliper can move the same distance as the shim, or you may have problem with your brake rotor/caliper alignment.

 

Looks like a prime candidate for the "burn out pit"
Cook that baby down before you replace it!
just kiddin...that would destroy your fender when it popped!
seriously, I would try to "adjust" your fender and shim.

 

I just used a carrot peeler and it's all fixed. J/K

 

Long as it dont smoke "too much" ,, it'll be alright!