My 2005 620 dark currently has 180/55 zr17 tires. The current rim is 5.25" outside of the rim lips. I am looking into getting a more touring tire and online it says my bike stock should have 160/60 zr17 tires with a 4.5" rim width. Makes it difficult to talk to salesmen who dont want me buying the incorrect tire. I'd like a narrower tire like a 150/70 or a 160/60 rather than the 180, however dont want to buy a smaller tire if it wont fit on the wider rim. Def confused
The rim is marked with the size, double check, but it should be a 4.50x17.
In that case, a 160/60-17.
Quote from: Speeddog on July 30, 2015, 02:44:35 PM
The rim is marked with the size, double check, but it should be a 4.50x17.
In that case, a 160/60-17.
ahh nice! yes it is a 4.5. I'm curious why the previous owner put a 180 on there? hmm Well thats good. I can get the tires i want then. Thanks. Never knew they said the dim on there.
The 180 likely slowed down turn in. I like my M750 (should have same sizes as the 620) with a 160/60 rear and a 120/70 up front.
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on July 31, 2015, 05:04:01 AM
The 180 likely slowed down turn in. I like my M750 (should have same sizes as the 620) with a 160/60 rear and a 120/70 up front.
JM
Yeah. it definitely is a little weird turning. I guess I got used to it, but am curious as to how it would feel with a proper size tire now.
A 180 on a 4.5" wheel will be very weird.
Quote from: howie on July 31, 2015, 02:44:04 PM
A 180 on a 4.5" wheel will be very weird.
Makes sense now. When i was trying to measure the rim width, with no success, i noticed the tire was funny looking. Also always rubbed on the hugger. I am going towards a dual sport-ish tire. Up here in Maine we have alot of dirt roads with great campsites.
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Quote from: darksouls on July 31, 2015, 03:08:46 PM
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;D
Quote from: darksouls on July 31, 2015, 03:08:46 PM
Makes sense now. When i was trying to measure the rim width, with no success, i noticed the tire was funny looking. Also always rubbed on the hugger. I am going towards a dual sport-ish tire. Up here in Maine we have alot of dirt roads with great campsites.
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u381/darksouls82/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150731_165757_zpsnfqjsj4u.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u381/darksouls82/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150731_165857_zpsefpstojj.jpg)
(http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u381/darksouls82/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150730_165837_zpsbaqui8g4.jpg)
Maniac was taken? ;D
Maniac I believe was issued in like 1955 haha.
Quote from: darksouls on August 03, 2015, 03:04:22 PM
Maniac I believe was issued in like 1955 haha.
I'm shocked.
Where are you and why didn't you come to DIMBY?
Quote from: ducpainter on August 03, 2015, 04:00:18 PM
I'm shocked.
Where are you and why didn't you come to DIMBY?
I'm just out of Rockland, Me and i have no idea what DIMBY is lol
Quote from: darksouls on August 04, 2015, 11:42:11 PM
I'm just out of Rockland, Me and i have no idea what DIMBY is lol
We'll have to start calling you Hubert... :P
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=70367.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=70367.0)
Maybe next year.
Oh cool. Sounds like a good time. I'll have to pay more attention next year!