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Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:53 pm
by Red Dog
While I was touring in Italy I was shocked to find that my rear tyre went from 'Getting a bit thin' to 'Oh my God' in the space of one long day.
Not without some difficulty I found a repair shop willing to fit me a new tyre while I waited.
The closest size match they had for my original 130/70 13 was a 150/70 13 but the mechanic assured me it would be fine. I was in no position to argue so agreed to have it fitted.
In truth, I can't say I noticed much difference to the ride or the handling but I was quite heavily laden at the time.
Now I'm due for another new rear tyre.
Would you fit another 150/70 13 or revert back to the original size?
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:37 pm
by Red Dog
Perhaps I should put this another way
What size rear tyre are you running on your Burgman 400 please?
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:07 pm
by wilsonsteve
Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:14 pm
by Red Dog
Lol, I don't know, it was just in the garage for repairs at the same time as mine.
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:34 pm
by wilsonsteve
Oh well! It's an RS, going by the fairing, but I can't quite read the sticker on the side.
I do like beemers!
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:44 pm
by Pandrop
wilsonsteve wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:07 pm
Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
The Beemer is an 1984 R100 RS
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:48 pm
by Pandrop
Red Dog wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:53 pm
While I was touring in Italy I was shocked to find that my rear tyre went from 'Getting a bit thin' to 'Oh my God' in the space of one long day.
Not without some difficulty I found a repair shop willing to fit me a new tyre while I waited.
The closest size match they had for my original 130/70 13 was a 150/70 13 but the mechanic assured me it would be fine. I was in no position to argue so agreed to have it fitted.
In truth, I can't say I noticed much difference to the ride or the handling but I was quite heavily laden at the time.
Now I'm due for another new rear tyre.
Would you fit another 150/70 13 or revert back to the original size?
Your new tyre is essentially wider than the original. Whilst it may only affect the handling slightly, its best to check that it safely clears the swinging arm / drive shaft / mudguard etc and isnt rubbing against anything .
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:54 pm
by Red Dog
Thanks Pandrop.
Yes it clears everything fine and It's been no trouble since it was fitted.
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 10:08 pm
by wilsonsteve
Pandrop wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:44 pm
wilsonsteve wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:07 pm
Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
The Beemer is an 1984 R100 RS
Ah, thank you!
Re: Ride wide?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 3:36 am
by Rocketman122
Im almost certain oem tire on rear by your model is 150/70-13