Author Topic: What do you think tyre question (Read 6591 times)

Turtle · « **on:** March 16, 2012, 09:42:33 AM »

I will need new tyres soon and was thinking metzler z8 as I like my z6 ones but metzler don't do a 160/70/17 would a 160/60/17 make a huge difference in bike handling and rpm increase i also read on the forum no pr3 size also

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2012, 11:31:20 AM »

Unfortuately, there are no z8s for the front wheel. Michelin cant decide if they have the front tyres or not. I ended up with Bridgestones BT023s. The main problem is getting the right tyre for th front, as it drives the speedo and you want that correct.

The bigger rear drops the revs ar 100ks by 100, so no biggy, at least thats what my calculations show

saaz · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:32:10 PM »

The 160/60 is actually smaller than the 160/70 in terms of circumference, so more revs at the same speed compared to a 160/70. Only a slight amount not woth worrying about. The bike will sit a little bit lower to the ground, be a bit more upright on the sidestand and be a bit harder to put on the centrestand. I have used the 170/60 rears with no issues, but the points I have noted apply to the 170/60 as well, but the 160/60 is more pronounced.

alans1100 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2012, 03:29:10 PM »

What Saaz says, 160/60 tyre is ok (I've used b4), but I think the 170/60 tyre being a fraction wider might be the better way to go.

The only standard tyres available for the 1100 over here at the moment are:-

http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt023.html

and

http://www.proaccessories.com.au/products/avon/storm.htm

Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2012, 04:18:40 PM »

Personally, I plan to use either of the tyres available in the recommended size - BT023 or Storm 2 Ultra. I'l try the BT's first, since they are the cheaper of the 2 - I'm not really a fan of Bridgestones to be honest but I'll give them a go.

I used Avons on my FireBlade including the Storm 2 Ultra and found it to be a good tyre.

Tipsy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2012, 08:30:53 PM »

py
I have just fitted PR3 both front and rear to my 1100.
rear = 180/55 ZR 17
front = 120/70 ZR 18

Ordered from Jakes in the states. And I am as happy as a pig in poop...so to speak

Tipsy

Turtle · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2012, 09:27:13 PM »

Could you take some pics of clearance Tispy on the rear if possible ?

saaz · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2012, 10:22:14 AM »

Quote from: Turtle on March 16, 2012, 09:27:13 PM

Could you take some pics of clearance Tispy on the rear if possible ?

I would be interested as well, as if it works opens up some possibilities as there are GT versions of the 180/55 around

Tipsy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2012, 06:53:53 PM »

py

I will see what I can do tomorrow guys

Tipsy

Turtle · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2012, 08:14:38 PM »

Tipsy is your bike and ABS model ? Mine is not ABS So no 120/70/18 for me think I have to stick to 110/80/18

Turtle · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2012, 08:23:13 PM »

What do you guys think 110/80/18 Michelin pilot road 2 ct and 170/60/17 Michelin road pilot 3

2 sets from jake Wilson $648 estimate

Any better ideas don't like Bridgestone so rule them out

Turtle

Brock · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2012, 08:50:03 PM »

If you have the time to wait for the tyres then go for it. I didnt have that luxury, and had no choice but to go for the Bridgestones (BT 023), so far they are working well.

alans1100 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2012, 08:56:48 PM »

Quote from: Turtle on March 21, 2012, 08:23:13 PM

What do you guys think 110/80/18 Michelin pilot road 2 ct and 170/60/17 Michelin road pilot 3

2 sets from jake Wilson $648 estimate

Any better ideas don't like Bridgestone so rule them out

Turtle

I only ordered one tyre from them on the 14th of March and it arrived yesterday and I fitted it today. So provided the tyres are all in stock they will ship together and time frame should be about the same.

saaz · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2012, 09:42:10 PM »

That combination should work fine. I have used/am using 120/70s on the front and they work ok as well if push comes to shove.

Tipsy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2012, 10:45:58 AM »

py
here are the pics of the clearance for the 180/55zr17 on my 1100py

Turtle · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:18:40 AM »

Thanks all for your replys and tipsy for the pics

I stuck to the original sizes and ordered one set of bridgestone 023's from jake Wilson
Also asked about the 023 GT 's but no sizes in original st1100

Turtle

Tipsy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:34:01 AM »

Quote from: Turtle on March 21, 2012, 08:14:38 PM

Tipsy is your bike and ABS model ? Mine is not ABS So no 120/70/18 for me think I have to stick to 110/80/18

Sorry a bit late to answer this Turtle
But my St1100 is a 2000PY no ABS

Tipsy

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