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Post by mattybell on May 8, 2013 18:07:06 GMT 10
Hey guys, I need new tires, as old ones are worn. I have the measurements for my '05 VT750C at 120/90-17mc for the front and 160/80-15mc. Now I understand that the 120/90 and the 170/80 is the rubber width and height, but wat is the 15/17? And wat does MC stand for??? I'd it possible to go any wider on the rear tire if I keep the rim size the same or Myst I follow these size specs Thanks guys.
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Post by griffo117 on May 8, 2013 19:46:58 GMT 10
15 inch rear rim and 17 inch front rim
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 20:21:23 GMT 10
Hey guys, I need new tires, as old ones are worn. I have the measurements for my '05 VT750C at 120/90-17mc for the front and 160/80-15mc. Now I understand that the 120/90 and the 170/80 is the rubber width and height, but wat is the 15/17? And wat does MC stand for??? I'd it possible to go any wider on the rear tire if I keep the rim size the same or Myst I follow these size specs Thanks guys. There are a few variations MB. Not sure but the mc is probably saying for motor cycle ,not sure someone else might say different. Ask your dealer up there for different sizes . The rear is more open to a fatter tyre whereas the front has not much room left . But some do go a bit wider . Ok found this from our american brothers site .; Stock tire sizes on the Aero 750 are (REAR) 160/80-15 and (FRONT) size 120/90-17. These OEM sized tires are offered by Dunlop, Bridgestone and possibly others.
Aftermarket REAR: If you go with wide whitewalls, the Dunlop K555 is 170/80-15. The Dunlop D404 (NOTE:this rear tire has a narrower whitewall than it's K555 sibling) is a size 150/90-15. This tire wider than stock with a lower profile. The narrower wihitewall makes it an asthetically undesireable choice. The front whitewall offered by Dunlop is a series 404 whitewall and sized 140/80-17, which like the other (K555) whitewall is both taller and wider than stock. There have been NO reported fittment problems with either REAR tire, however: After I had the tires mounted and balanced by my local dealer ($56 for both), I brought it home and immediately put it up on a jack. I had rubbing on the front tire. The contact point on the tire was a raised "rib" which represents the widest point on the 140/80-17 whitewall. It was rubbing lightly on the narrowest point of the fender, or the "indents" where the fender is concaved to clear the forks. I could hear a "squeak" (with the bike elevated) when I spun the front wheel and when trying to spin it, I got less than two revolutions from it, when three would've been normal. To remedy this I took a 4" electric grinder, had a friend spin the front wheel and carefully "cut" the high rib of the front tire down some. I did this on both sides, taking about 1/16th inch off of each side. It cleared then, barely. To fire for effect, I added a couple small flatwashers and placed them between the fender mount (fork brace) and the fender, which netted me another 1/16th of an inch or so clearance on each side. It should also be noted that some tweaking of the front fender guard (I have a Hondaline) was required to ensure that it also cleared.
You should plan on oredering NEW TUBES in the proper size before you have the tires installed. Your personal safety is worth more than the money you'll save trying to reuse your old tubes. Even IF you go with direct-replacement tires, new tubes are a good idea. This may interest you maybe. www.shadowaero750.com/1.aspxCheers Ray
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Post by mattybell on May 8, 2013 21:21:22 GMT 10
Cheers ray, way more info than I expected, this has helped me out. Cheers again I will get onto a dealer n see wat I can hustle up. Cheers again guys
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