Rear Tire Size

[monsterknut]

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 ?

[zooom]

clearance....probably not....you may notice a difference in some of the handling dynamic...but there should be no clearance issue.

[cayman s]

If you still have the OEM hugger, check clearance between it and the tire.

[monsterknut]

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 

[ducpainter]

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.

[Slide Panda]

There's been a 180 on my 900 since I picked it up. No issues

[JoeB]

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.

[monsterknut]

Thanks , thats good to hear   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   Happy easter folks

[koko64]

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.

[the_Journeyman]

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