Pirelli Diablo Rosso, Bridgestone BT-016, Sizes?

lux · October 4th, 2010, 11:12 AM

Hi all. Thinking about new tires. Anyone use the Pirelli Diablo Rosso? I'm checking these and the BT-016. Would anyone happen to have a comparison of these two tires? For the Pirelli's I would be getting 110/70 or 120/60 front, 150/60 rear. Bridgestone's would be 110/70 front, 150/60 rear.

Thank you for any assistance.

dubojr1 · October 4th, 2010, 12:47 PM

Just a suggestion...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=57081

I also have a coupon code for an additional 10% off the Pirelli's at motorcyclesuperstore.com if you choose to get them there. Best prices!

Good luck!

lux · October 4th, 2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Just a suggestion...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=57081

I also have a coupon code for an additional 10% off the Pirelli's at motorcyclesuperstore.com if you choose to get them there. Best prices!

Good luck!

Thanks for the link. I actually read that before though.

Searched for the BT-016 and read most of the threads I found. Searched for the Diablo Rosso and only found one post, so far. Just wondering if anyone else has any input regarding them.

Thanks for the coupon code too, but someone forwarded already.

Bols · October 6th, 2010, 02:18 PM

I'm using Pirelli Diablo Rosso 120/60 and 150/60

lux · October 6th, 2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bols

I'm using Pirelli Diablo Rosso 120/60 and 150/60

Thank you for the reply! Yours is the one post I found.

Would you happen to have any pictures of the tires mounted? Did you have to remove or modify the chain guard? Why did you go with 120/60 instead of 110/70?

Any further assistance would be appreciated.

Bols · October 7th, 2010, 08:03 AM

I don't have any pictures of it right now, but i'll see what i can do

I didn't have to remove or modify the chainguard, it fitted right in there.
After reading abit on forums and checking out tire manufacturers webpages, it seemed to be more usual to have a 120/60 tire with a 150/60, so i just went with that.

lux · October 7th, 2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bols

I don't have any pictures of it right now, but i'll see what i can do

I didn't have to remove or modify the chainguard, it fitted right in there.
After reading abit on forums and checking out tire manufacturers webpages, it seemed to be more usual to have a 120/60 tire with a 150/60, so i just went with that.

Thank you! Is there any pinching or waviness? Do the sides have an area that you think wouldn't be usable? Like with the BT-016 in 150/60? Looking forward to pictures if you get a chance.

dubojr1 · October 7th, 2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lux

Do the sides have an area that you think wouldn't be usable? Like with the BT-016 in 150/60?

I'm pretty sure this will be the case with any 150/60 no matter the brand. I believe it has been determined that the BT-016 is the narrowest of the 150 series tires.

lux · October 8th, 2010, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

I'm pretty sure this will be the case with any 150/60 no matter the brand. I believe it has been determined that the BT-016 is the narrowest of the 150 series tires.

Thank you, didn't know that.

RaceBikeRentals · October 8th, 2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

I'm pretty sure this will be the case with any 150/60 no matter the brand. I believe it has been determined that the BT-016 is the narrowest of the 150 series tires.

+1

The BT016s pinch less on the rear rim. I'd say the Pirelli's pinch the most, with the Michelins in the middle.

randomwalk101 · October 8th, 2010, 04:16 PM

Ahh. Which explains why my bt16 doesn't rub the chain guard

dubojr1 · October 8th, 2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

Ahh. Which explains why my bt16 doesn't rub the chain guard

Mine is super close to rubbing. Double-check your adjustment marks to make sure they are identical. Small changes in the adjusters will swing the front of the tire either to or away from the chain guard.

Cuongism · October 8th, 2010, 06:09 PM

My BT 016 does rub (the center groove). I'm going to dremel off a notch for clearance. I do have a 15T sprocket which probably causes less clearance (there's about 1/4 inch of clearance, but it rubs when moving).

lux · October 8th, 2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

+1

The BT016s pinch less on the rear rim. I'd say the Pirelli's pinch the most, with the Michelins in the middle.

Thank you.

Edit: Regarding the Pirellis pinching the most, is that for the Diablo Rossos? I found a post of yours (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...3&postcount=19) but the thread didn't specify the Rossos.

Thanks for any further assistance.

Suave · July 24th, 2011, 06:47 PM

will a 160/60/17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa fit? I know nothing about buying tires for a bike, that is the smallest rear they have to offer I can find

Alex · July 24th, 2011, 06:54 PM

No.

Suave · July 25th, 2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

No.

why can't you say yes alex?!

Alex · July 25th, 2011, 06:41 PM

Cuz I can search?

kamikaze · July 27th, 2011, 09:20 AM

my bt-016s don't rub, but just to make extra sure I put a couple washers in behind the chain guard to make sure it would clear.

October 4th, 2010, 11:12 AM	#1
lux ninjette.org guru Name: lux Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306	Pirelli Diablo Rosso, Bridgestone BT-016, Sizes? Hi all. Thinking about new tires. Anyone use the Pirelli Diablo Rosso? I'm checking these and the BT-016. Would anyone happen to have a comparison of these two tires? For the Pirelli's I would be getting 110/70 or 120/60 front, 150/60 rear. Bridgestone's would be 110/70 front, 150/60 rear. Thank you for any assistance.

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October 6th, 2010, 02:18 PM	#4
Bols Norwegian dude Name: Ole Location: Norway Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120	I'm using Pirelli Diablo Rosso 120/60 and 150/60

October 7th, 2010, 08:03 AM	#6
Bols Norwegian dude Name: Ole Location: Norway Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120	I don't have any pictures of it right now, but i'll see what i can do I didn't have to remove or modify the chainguard, it fitted right in there. After reading abit on forums and checking out tire manufacturers webpages, it seemed to be more usual to have a 120/60 tire with a 150/60, so i just went with that.

October 8th, 2010, 04:16 PM	#11
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Ahh. Which explains why my bt16 doesn't rub the chain guard

October 8th, 2010, 06:09 PM	#13
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	My BT 016 does rub (the center groove). I'm going to dremel off a notch for clearance. I do have a 15T sprocket which probably causes less clearance (there's about 1/4 inch of clearance, but it rubs when moving).

July 27th, 2011, 09:20 AM	#19
kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	my bt-016s don't rub, but just to make extra sure I put a couple washers in behind the chain guard to make sure it would clear.

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