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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: monsterknut on March 27, 2013, 04:30:18 PM

Title: Rear Tire Size
Post by: monsterknut on March 27, 2013, 04:30:18 PM
I need a new rear tire for my 94 M900 , and i think i will order the  Metzeler Z8 Interact 180 /55 . Can it cause any clearing problems or other issues if i install the 180/55 rear tire instead of the original size 170 /60 ?
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: zooom on March 27, 2013, 04:34:47 PM
clearance....probably not....you may notice a difference in some of the handling dynamic...but there should be no clearance issue.
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: cayman s on March 27, 2013, 05:28:52 PM
If you still have the OEM hugger, check clearance between it and the tire.
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: monsterknut on March 27, 2013, 06:11:08 PM
I have a carbon fibre hugger of unknown brand ,i will check the clearense tomorrow  ! I ordered the 180 / 55 tire 5 min ago , so i will try it out and cross my fingers  [roll]
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: ducpainter on March 28, 2013, 09:47:51 AM
In my experience the 180 is the perfect size for a 5.5" rim on a Monster.

There are no clearance issues with the stock plastic hugger, and I don't think you'll have any with an aftermarket unit either.
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: Slide Panda on March 28, 2013, 11:22:55 AM
There's been a 180 on my 900 since I picked it up. No issues
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: JoeB on March 28, 2013, 12:14:11 PM
180/55 M5  on the rear of my s4 since yesterday, replacing the 180/55 racetec k3, only because I want a slightly longer lasting donut. might get 4000 out of the M5.

180/55 is an ideal size and compliments the 120/70 front very well. Turn-in is good, directional change quick and straight line stability is also good.
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: monsterknut on March 28, 2013, 12:14:57 PM
Thanks , thats good to hear  [thumbsup] I have been in my garage and checked , and there is very good clearence to the hugger with my 170 / 60 tire . Today i also installed a new self made lisence plate holder , 20 gauge shotgun shell tailplugs and a pair off cheap ebay levers .Now its time for  [drink] Happy easter folks
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: koko64 on March 28, 2013, 07:35:47 PM
180 on the rear is good, but watch some 180 tyres like the Dunlop 180 Q2s, they flare out closer to a 190 size and only just fit with chain clearance.
Its good you are checking with forum members for their experience of different brands of 180 tyre. I found some Pirelli 180s more like 170s.
Interesting how it varies for the same size.
Title: Re: Rear Tire Size
Post by: the_Journeyman on March 28, 2013, 07:56:16 PM
I did notice how WIDE even the 160 Qualifier looked on my M750.  It looked more like a 180.  The 170 Pirelli Angel on my 900SS looked narrower than the 160 Qualifier.

JM