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160/70 17 Dunlop D208 Rear On A 1990? anyone used one?

#1 kirwin2

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 03:44 PM

I got a deal on a new Dunlop D205 170/60-17 rear for my 1990 VFR, or so I thought: I've gotten nearly 7000 miles out of the current D205, and was looking forward to another one. Well, the tire arrived....and it's a 160/70-17!!!!! Tire size dyslexia on the seller's part? I emailed the guy about it, Im just waiting on a reply from him about the faux pas.
In case I am screwed, and get stuck with this tire, has anyone actually used one? Most of my riding is highway commuting, very little backroad heroics. Im not so concerned with tire height, but moreso with the width, and using it on a 5.5 rim.
Any input is appreciated.. :blush:

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 05:00 PM

Would probably be OK on a 5" rim, but a 5.5 might be a bit of a stretch.

I'd say get the right tire, no suprises in the handling dep't.

Oh, and a D205 must be pretty old stock, IIRC they were replaced by the D220s and now the RoadSmarts?

So your tire is three generations old, probably 5-8 years sitting on the shelf???

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 06:29 PM

Sell it to a SV rider or get a refund! I would no less than a 170 on that 5.5" rim or up to a 180, but no 160. :huh:

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 06:43 PM

Thanks, I assumed it was a few seasons old (2005 if I'm reading the codes correctly), I'm hoping I can get the 'right' size tire - this sucks, as I originally planned to mount it tomorrow morning! Guess that'll be on hold until next week or later....

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Posted 12 June 2009 - 06:46 PM

Ah, good suggestion about selling to an SV rider, I know a few guys who own those! thanks!

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Posted 19 June 2009 - 06:41 AM

Good news! The guy made good on the tire he sold me, he sent the 'correct' 170/60 17 , it will be arriving later today.

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Posted 19 June 2009 - 06:52 AM

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Posted 19 June 2009 - 10:03 AM

Some Dunlops are ok Seb! I had a great deal of fun on D207s (I ran a 160/70 once, but the 4th Gen has a 5" rim so it was safe and certainly made it handle better) and they are still the only tyre I could comfortably spin up and leave black lines with at any speed.

As for the D205, one of the quickest VFR riders I know used to whip litrebikes at Eastern Creek trackdays with D205s on his 4th Gen!