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Title: Tires recommendations
Post by: seanster on December 26, 2011, 12:16:27 PM
Hi,

Happy holidays everyone. I need new tires can you make some recommendations? I ride m750, weight about 170lbs, 5'7", and about 80% city street.

Front: I know I need 120/70/17 so no question there.
Rear: I'm debating between 160/60/17 or 170/60/17 or I'm completely wrong here please tell me.

I have read some other discussions and I'm leaning toward Michelin Pilot Road set.
Any comments or recommendations would be great.

Thanks, and again happy holidays.

Sean.
Title: Re: Tires recommendations
Post by: zooom on December 26, 2011, 12:27:20 PM
I am assuming you read through this thread?!?!?! -> http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2444.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2444.0)
Title: Re: Tires recommendations
Post by: Howie on December 26, 2011, 02:20:37 PM
Your 750 came out of the factory with a 120/60 R 16 up front.  A 120/70 will work.  It is taller though, so suspension should be adjusted to suit.  Rear was a 160/60 and is best for your 4.5" wheel.  The Pilot Road is an excellent choice.
Title: Re: Tires recommendations
Post by: seanster on December 26, 2011, 05:44:52 PM
Quote from: howie on December 26, 2011, 02:20:37 PM
Your 750 came out of the factory with a 120/60 R 16 up front.  A 120/70 will work.  It is taller though, so suspension should be adjusted to suit.  Rear was a 160/60 and is best for your 4.5" wheel.  The Pilot Road is an excellent choice.

Thanks!

Just double check,
Front is 120/70/16 (not 120/70/17?)
Rear is best with 160/60/16 or 17?
Title: Re: Tires recommendations
Post by: Speeddog on December 26, 2011, 06:03:08 PM
Howie got one too many 6's in there.

Your front was originally a 120/60-17.
120/70-17 is better on the front.
Rear, 160/60-17.
Title: Re: Tires recommendations
Post by: Timmy Tucker on December 26, 2011, 06:12:00 PM
I have a set of Pilot Road 3's on mine. Love 'em. They seem to be holding up well, (only 1k on them) and they have more grip than I have nerve. Highly recommend them. Work great in the rain too.
Title: Re: Tires recommendations
Post by: Howie on December 26, 2011, 08:03:26 PM
Yeah, one too many. 
Title: Re: Tires recommendations
Post by: seanster on December 26, 2011, 08:55:10 PM
haha sorry...newbie  [beer]