Tire questions

Bols · September 6th, 2010, 06:26 AM

I have ordered some new tires, since i think the stock IRC tires that came with my bike are downright dangerous, especially in wet conditions. I had to go up abit in size to get some good radials. The new tires are Pirelli Diablo Rosso 150/60/17 and 120/60/17. So my questions are:

1. Will the new tires require another tire pressure since they are bigger? If so, does it say anywhere on the tire what the recommended pressure is? How do i find out?

2. Have anyone had clearing problems (swingarm/chainguard cover) with 150 tires? I am afraid it will be really tight between the tire and swingarm.

kkim · September 6th, 2010, 11:59 AM

1. start with the recommended pressures for our bikes and work from there to suit your riding style and road conditions.

2. I use a BS bt016 150/60 rear tire and had clearance problems with the chain guard. I removed it for now, but the guard can be easily trimmed. No other clearance problems.... your tire make/model may not be the same, though.

September 6th, 2010, 06:26 AM	#1
Bols Norwegian dude Name: Ole Location: Norway Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 748 Posts: 120	Tire questions I have ordered some new tires, since i think the stock IRC tires that came with my bike are downright dangerous, especially in wet conditions. I had to go up abit in size to get some good radials. The new tires are Pirelli Diablo Rosso 150/60/17 and 120/60/17. So my questions are: 1. Will the new tires require another tire pressure since they are bigger? If so, does it say anywhere on the tire what the recommended pressure is? How do i find out? 2. Have anyone had clearing problems (swingarm/chainguard cover) with 150 tires? I am afraid it will be really tight between the tire and swingarm.

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September 6th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	1. start with the recommended pressures for our bikes and work from there to suit your riding style and road conditions. 2. I use a BS bt016 150/60 rear tire and had clearance problems with the chain guard. I removed it for now, but the guard can be easily trimmed. No other clearance problems.... your tire make/model may not be the same, though.