want new wheels = requires 4.5" --> 5.5"

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Been real happy with Pilot Power 2CT.  Also considering BT-016, Rosso, M3 and Sportmax Q2.  Any opinions?

BK

i just bought oz's too for my Dss and trying to decide what tire to run. the pilot power 2ct or bt-016. i heard the bt-016 are about 3 pounds lighter for the set compared to the pp 2ct's. i like the multiple compound bt016.

[BK_856er]

i just bought oz's too for my Dss and trying to decide what tire to run. the pilot power 2ct or bt-016. i heard the bt-016 are about 3 pounds lighter for the set compared to the pp 2ct's. i like the multiple compound bt016.

Lots of good tire options out there.  3lbs/set is a lot, and at the most important physical location.  I find it annoying that the MC tire industry does not publish meaningful specifications.  How hard could it be to list weights and installed diameters for all sizes?  The specs are not the only consideration, but they are important.  Let us know what you go with.  I'm enjoying the Pures so far.

BK

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perelli publishes theirs.


here's an interesting thread.
http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=29854

[BK_856er]

I was poking around Carrozzeria's site and noticed they have sets for motards as well which have 5" rear wheels (no 4.5 available).

Emailed them about it and a nice guy name Craig quickly answered and told me they could provide me with a set for my '01 M750 for about 18 houndred $. Time to start saving

I have no regrets on my new 5.5" wheel, but having said that I still believe that the world needs more lightweight narrow wheel options!

BK

[BK_856er]

perelli publishes theirs.


here's an interesting thread.
http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=29854

If only all them would follow pirelli's example...

Interesting comparo of the 2ct and bt016 weights in the second link.

BK

[BK_856er]

Caught some OZ wheels at the Brno 125cc motogp race.  Talk about skinny, light wheels!  Anyone know the width on these?  Looks like about 2" on the rear??

BK

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i believe it's probably their 3.5in magnesium wheel.
http://www.ozmotorbike.com/

[BK_856er]

i believe it's probably their 3.5in magnesium wheel.
http://www.ozmotorbike.com/

Good catch:  6 spokes = magnesium, 5 spokes = aluminum.

Although I'm sure at that level pretty much anything is possible.

BK

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can't imagine how much magnesium OZ's are. probably make a fool out of mag marchesini's