tire mounting question

Vettezilla (Impala Balko) · 08-23-2009, 12:37 PM

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.

I just had to use that

Tmall · 08-23-2009, 12:39 PM

It should fit.

But, I wouldn't do it.
And ill ride on cords or a patched tire...

tached1000rr · 08-23-2009, 12:45 PM

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.

BobTheBiker · 08-23-2009, 12:50 PM

DONT. you'll have terrrible handling, and your tire will have an overly square profile with pretty much ZERO cornering ability.

racedoll · 08-23-2009, 04:23 PM

I wouldn't do it.

JoJoYZF · 08-23-2009, 12:42 PM

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.

Vettezilla (Impala Balko) · 08-23-2009, 10:56 PM

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

No Worries · 08-24-2009, 12:19 AM

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.

BobTheBiker · 08-24-2009, 06:59 AM

it may not even mount up due to the rim difference in width.

marko138 · 08-24-2009, 07:42 AM

Amazing.

08-23-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Vettezilla (Impala Balko) FUCK IT. WE'LL DO IT LIVE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Auburn MA Moto: 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 blue/white Posts: 273	tire mounting question 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. I just had to use that __________________

08-23-2009, 12:39 PM	#2
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	It should fit. But, I wouldn't do it. And ill ride on cords or a patched tire...

08-23-2009, 12:45 PM	#3
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	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.

08-23-2009, 12:50 PM	#4
BobTheBiker 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	DONT. you'll have terrrible handling, and your tire will have an overly square profile with pretty much ZERO cornering ability.

08-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#5
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I wouldn't do it.

08-23-2009, 12:42 PM	#6
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	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.

08-23-2009, 10:56 PM	#7
Vettezilla (Impala Balko) FUCK IT. WE'LL DO IT LIVE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Auburn MA Moto: 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 blue/white Posts: 273	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

08-24-2009, 12:19 AM	#8
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	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.

08-24-2009, 06:59 AM	#9
BobTheBiker 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	it may not even mount up due to the rim difference in width.