Motorcycle Tire size question, on used sportbike?

I have a 98 Honda CBR 600cc F3.
My rear tire has worn off pretty badly, front tire is still looking okay.
However, I have trouble deciding what to replace.
FACTS

Existing Tires
Front: Metzeler 120/70 Sportec M-1
Rear: Metzeler 180/55 ZR17 MeZ4 Steel Radial

Recommended by the owner manual.
Front:120/60 ZR17 (55w) [like Dunlop D204FK]
Rear: 160/60 ZR17 (69W) [like Dunlop D204k]

I noticed the size different between what I have and what it recommended on the owner manual (I bought it with those old tires).
Now I replace, Should I replace with the exact tire of what I am having which is, again, 180/55 ZR17 Metzeler ?
Or go with the owner manual recommended 160/60 ZR17?
Note, I only have money to change the rear tire.

Can some one mind explaining to me what those numbers mean?
My other concern is, since I am changing the rear tire only. Is it bad that my front tire and rear tire are different brand?

when should I replace my motorcycle tires?

I have a Honda Hornet CB 600 F2 and use it only for occasional rides, approximately 1000 miles annually.

I am concerned about the tires. Although they look as new, they are getting old. For example, the rear tire manufacturing date shows 1704, that is approx April 2004.

After how many years (after manufacturing date) should I replace the tire irrespective of milage?

Is this a fair price for a VFR750?

I am looking to buy a Honda VFR750, someone has one for sale locally, it is a 95, the bike looks very clean, its red in color, he said it has a small dent near the bottom of the tank, and the aftermarket muffler has rust, on it, it looks as though the front fender is a bit warped cause I think they're plastic, I have seen other vfr's with this. no other major dings in the paint, the bike has 54,000 miles, he said he would like to get 00 for it. I thought it seemed a bit high considering the milage, but I dont buy motorcycles so I dont know. I could fix the rust, and heat the front fender and straighten it, but the milage has me worried.
More info just emailed, it has a new rear tire last year, new front this year, clean title, but he stated it needs new mirrors cause the rubber on the old ones were falling apart, I see new racing mirrors on ebay for about , again, its the milage that has me worried.

were can i get motorcycle/scooter tires?

They place i got my gas scooter from shut down!!
i've looked everywere...it's the rear tire (9x3.50-4)

IF anybody knows a place were i can get a REAR tire please email me or post the site..thanks

keyshakeysha101@yahoo.com

Is a repaired motorcycle tire(plugged in the middle of the tread) safe to ride on if mounted on the rear?

Rear tire 160/60/17 on a Suzuki GSX-R750

whats the widdest white wall motorcycle tire i can put on a 15″ rear rim?

i ride a 08 kawasaki vulcan 900 custom and i cant seem to find a white wall rear tire wider than 180mm ... is there one out there?

What is the best website to buy tires for my 2010 Honda Fury?

I got a nail in my rear tire of my motorcycle and I want to shop around for the best price. I got a friend who says he orders his from a site but he's offshore and I can't reach him. We only have 1 Honda shop where I live so you can see why I want to look around.

do Motorcycle 330 rear tires make bikes slower?

i was thinking of buying a 330 rear tire for my hayabusa but it think it could lower the speed, reduce it or the tire will rip or sum thing after a limit is crossed is this true?

What is the difference between these motorcycle tires?

I have a 2005 Suzuki GSX R 1000

I need to new back tire and I want to order it now when bought brand new it came with a 190/50ZR17 M/C BRIDGESTONE BT014 R RADIAL E

Now I got Dunlop for it a year back on the tire it says 190/50ZR17 m/c 73w I found the tires on this site http://www.allbikesupershop.com/parts.as...
but there are 3 choices
1. Front Dunlop D616 120/70ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311650TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301175
Tire Width: 120 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 70
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W - Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 58 - 520 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Front
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
2. Rear Dunlop D616 180/55ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311655TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301030
Tire Width: 180 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 55
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W - Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 - 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
3. Rear Dunlop D616 190/50ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311657TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301022
Tire Width: 190 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 50
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W - Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 - 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall

I need to know what the differnces are I mean I can see the numbers are different but what do they mean and does it really matter

Which motorcycle tires slide?

I was griping about my Bridgestone Battlax BT-020 tires not gripping (sliding) at their limits until this past Friday. I remembered at the last second that I needed to go to the grocery store. A late stab at a corner and impulsive grab at the brakes had me sliding both wheels while leaned over way too far. "High side or low side?", I thought. But I steered into the slide and the Ninja 650R stood upright without drama. Now I LIKE the idea of tires that slide at their limits, except that I'd like the limits to be greater than those available on the BT-020's (especially when wet.)

Any personal experience, recommendations, or suggestions would be welcome.
By the way, the tires grip great as long as they are not underinflated or cold.
Correction: They grip great unless they are wet, cold, or underinflated.
The slide was unintentional. But it beats the hell out of being high sided into a bus or low-siding underneath its wheels, wouldn't you say?
Any chance that the Metzeler tires might overwhelm the frame and cause head shake or rear wheel shimmy problems?
Technically, I was in a skid and not a slide. I found this very informative link: http://www.msgroup.org/Tip.aspx?Num=001&Set=001-031
After reading it, I realize how lucky I am that the bike and tire combination are so closely matched that the bike could actually stand back up after having been leaned over 45 degrees or so and I skidded out the rear tire! Thank you Kawasaki and Bridgestone engineers!
Hey Camel,

It wasn't a power slide. It was technically a skid.

This described the physics of what happened:
http://www.msgroup.org/Tip.aspx?Num=101&Set=

I just can't imagine a set of sticky rubbers letting my bike come back up to vertical without bouncing my helmet off the high side first. I'm looking for tires that let you know they've reach their limits by slight drifting and not surprising you with a sudden low side. Also, am not looking for ice-skating rubbers.
Thanks to everybody for their concern and advice, but maybe I should rephrase my question.

"If I should inadvertently slide, which tires are known for recovering from slides safely?"

Or conversely, "Which tires seem to set their riders up for violent high sides, and should be avoided?"

What is the difference between these Motorcycle tires?

I have a 2005 Suzuki GSX R 1000

I need to new back tire and I want to order it now when bought brand new it came with a 190/50ZR17 M/C BRIDGESTONE BT014 R RADIAL E

Now I got Dunlop for it a year back on the tire it says 190/50ZR17 m/c 73w I found the tires on this site http://www.allbikesupershop.com/parts.aspx?category%7ccategory_root%7c528=Tires+%26+Wheels&category%7ccat_528%7c827=Tires&category%7ccat_827%7c897=Street+Tires&canned_results_trigger=&partfamilyid=8669
but there are 3 choices
1. Front Dunlop D616 120/70ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311650TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301175
Tire Width: 120 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 70
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W - Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 58 - 520 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Front
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
2. Rear Dunlop D616 180/55ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311655TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301030
Tire Width: 180 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 55
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W - Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 - 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
3. Rear Dunlop D616 190/50ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311657TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301022
Tire Width: 190 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 50
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W - Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 - 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall

I need to know what the differnces are I mean I can see the numbers are different but what do they mean and does it really matter

Motorcycle tires, how are they sized?

I have a katana and the recomended tire specs are michelin Front : 120/70 ZR17 (58W) Rear : 150/70 ZR17 (69W) Right now I have Dunlop 170/60 ZR17 (72W) on the rear and a Dunlop 120/70 ZR17 (58W) on the front.

My first question is, how are these tires sized? For example, in the spec rear tire: 150/70 R17 (69W) what each number stand for?

My second question is since I have a 170/60 ZR17 (72W) is that bad or good? Is it over or under?

Motorcycle tires feel weird?

I just put on new tires for my 1980 KZ750. I have changed the rear tire before but this is the first time the front tire has been changed. Is that handling supposed to feel a lot different. I know the tire is on right and there is 45lbs of air but it still feels weird. Is this normal for a brand new front tire. It is a different brand and style of tire then the original. I don't know why, but I just feel like something is wrong. Am I just being paranoid because its feels a littel different or is there something wrong? It almost feels like the tire is loose even though I have checked it and re checked it and tighened and tighened it.
The tires say that the pressure should be 41lbs (cold) so does that mean when its warmer it should be lower or higher? 45lbs doesn't seem too high.

how much different in size are these motorcycle tire specs?

how much different in size are these motorcycle rear tire specs? 170 / 80 -15 compared to 200/ 70-15 .. i want to know how much taller / wider, in inches, etc.

How to repair a motorcycle tire?

My rear tire on my Harley has a roofing nail in it. I want to repair it.

What’s the best way to repair a motorcycle tire?

I have a rear tire w/ less than 1000m on it that had a nail stuck in it. I have heard that the tire can be vulcanized and good as new. I've also heard both opinions on plugging and patching them. Does anyone have any thoughts or opinons on this?

Is it okay to plug or patch Motorcycle tires?

I've been getting alot of different answers from different people on this subject. I have a nail in my rear tire. I have some people saying it's okay to use a plug or patch and others saying I need to buy a new tire. Still others say just Slime it and it'll be fine. The tire is brand new (less than 1000 mi. on it) and I hate to have to buy another one already.

how long do front tires on a motorcycle last?

i have a honda rebel 250, i have about 9k on it. the rear tire aside from being dirty looks new, front tire is showing cracks but they are hairline cracks. the bike is a 2007. i ride it extremely carefully . about 45-50 mph
i also like to over inflate tires by about 3 psi

What are the dangers of using a car tire for the rear motorcycle tire?

I've been reading about people using a car tire for their motorcycle's rear tire. What are the issues with this? They do it because they can get twice as many miles for half the price with a car tire. Specifically, for cruisers like a Honda 1800 VTX..not for sport or dirt bikes.
http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195891&page=2

do both front and rear tires on a motorcycle have to be the same brand?

I called a place to put on a new rear tire and asked what brand of tire is on now and I said dunlops but they said the rear tire had to match the front tire so I had to get dunlops ,but they are expensive

when to change the tires on my motorcycle?

I have a 2006 1100cc honda shadow spirit, and I can still see the tread on the rear tire but it is getting faint I have about 6000 miles on it. How much will the tires cost me to have them installed by a dealer

Where can OEM motorcycle parts be bought without a 500% mark up in price? Or are those mail-order days over?

0 to replace a worn rear tire 0 front, 0 to replace shock 2 absorbers, 0 a seat
Retail Prices for my truck. M+S tires @ each, H.D. Gas shocks@75 a pair, Fram oil filter / for motorcycle.

What is the best way to break in brand new motorcycle tires?

On my 89' Ninja 750, the new rear tire has scared me more than a few times. VERY slippery at first (which I hear is normal) but now I have about 80 miles on it and I still will slip on a decent right turn, for example. On Friday, I was out in 60 degree weather and I turned right, the wheel slipped and my right foot kicked the ground HARD in response and somehow I did not go down. There must be a better, safer way than this to break in the edges of tires? I am not even taking a knee or anything crazy!
The tire is OEM fit, Maxxis rear tire. The fit is exactly OEM, if that helps. 150/70 18 inch rear.

Does anyone know of a good place online to buy motorcycle tires online that will ship to Canada?

I'm looking to buy some metzler M3 sport bike tires for my motorcycle or something comparable. The local dealer wants 0 for the rear tire plus installation. Thats just crazy when I notice online that I can get the tire for 150 in the states but they don't ship to canada. So are there any good online stores that ship to canada? Thanks.

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