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FUCK IT. WE'LL DO IT LIVE
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Auburn MA
Moto: 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 blue/white
Posts: 273
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My friend gave me a free tire that is practically brand new and I am wondering if it will fit on my 01 Gixxer 750. The tire size thats supposed to go on this rear wheel is a 180-55 zr 17 and he gave me a 160-60 zr 17. Will this fit I am only looking for this tire to get me through the season so If i dont like it I will burn it off.
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Aspiring Rapper
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Halifax, NS
Moto: '12 CB1000R
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It should fit.
But, I wouldn't do it. And ill ride on cords or a patched tire... |
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WERA White Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NC
Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300
Posts: 2,448
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I would not, just me and like TMALL patches or cords don't bother me. What type of riding do you do? If you are more of a cruiser, take it easy putt around town guy I doubt it will matter.
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too much time on my hands
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: the northern district of god damn
Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now.
Posts: 1,802
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DONT. you'll have terrrible handling, and your tire will have an overly square profile with pretty much ZERO cornering ability.
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AMA Supersport
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR
Posts: 3,392
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I wouldn't do it.
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Bring on the Zombies!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cleveland
Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R
Posts: 2,691
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Thats a pretty small tire. My bike runs a 160 rear stock and I just wasnt a fan of it. I ended up going to a 170 just to have something a little wider until I buy a bike that uses something bigger.
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#7 |
FUCK IT. WE'LL DO IT LIVE
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Auburn MA
Moto: 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 blue/white
Posts: 273
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to tell you the truth this tire looks really wide for a 160... i currently have a 190 on the back of this bike and it doesnt look that much skinnier. I have put it side byb side with a 180 and it looks very comparable... anyways with all the rain we have been getting i have only been able to squeeze out maybe a 1k miles worth of riding and this tire only has to get me a month. So ill put it on and order up a new set of tires over the winter. The bike only sees the streets and a good majority of it is highway considering i have a 75mile commute to work that i take it on when the days are nice. I will throw it into a corner when i can but i dont push it on the streets
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Keyboard Racer
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mile High City
Moto: Old Superbikes
Posts: 1,016
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According to Dunlop: http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...tire.asp?id=92, you have a 5.5 inch wide wheel which they recommend a 180/55 tire. For their 160/60 tire they recommend a 4.5 inch wide wheel.
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too much time on my hands
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: the northern district of god damn
Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now.
Posts: 1,802
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it may not even mount up due to the rim difference in width.
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DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
![]() Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
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Amazing.
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