etownviffer Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hello: I came across someone selling a new set of Continental Force Max tires. It looks like a possible good buy, but the problem is that the rear tire is a 180/55-17. I know the recommended rear tire size is 170/60-17, but the price is right for this set. I've done a search in the forums about running a 180 on the rear, and the responses have run through a range of answers such as: "not recommended", "not a problem", "it'll fit", "doesn't turn-in well", "steers like a HD with a flat" I don't mind a little more effort when I crank it over into a turn, but the last thing that I don't need is the tire coming loose at speed and throwing me off. The latter a concern due to the possibility of the tire's width being too wide for the rim's 5" width. I welcome all opinions on the above, and would like some concrete safety-related reasons for either mounting a 180 or not. Thanks in advance to all. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 It will fit, but it's not optimal for sure. I just scored a great deal on a set of Conti Motion tires in 120/170 from www.denniskirk.com - $180 shipped, check it out! :wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etownviffer Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 It will fit, but it's not optimal for sure. I just scored a great deal on a set of Conti Motion tires in 120/170 from www.denniskirk.com - $180 shipped, check it out! :fing02: I just checked the website, but I'm not seeing the price that you paid. It would be a great deal for me, since DK is only about an hour's drive north of where I'm living. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 It will fit, but it's not optimal for sure. I just scored a great deal on a set of Conti Motion tires in 120/170 from www.denniskirk.com - $180 shipped, check it out! :fing02: I just checked the website, but I'm not seeing the price that you paid. It would be a great deal for me, since DK is only about an hour's drive north of where I'm living. Marty You're right, I lied. I paid less than that!! :blush: Go to the site, type "Conti Motion" in the search bar at the top right. 170/60-17 is $82.99, 120/70-17 is $62.99. Tire fee of $5 per tire, free shipping. Total = $155.98 If you go in person, you'll save the $10 tire fee, but you'll have to pay tax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 To effectively use a 180, you need a 5.5" rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etownviffer Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 It will fit, but it's not optimal for sure. I just scored a great deal on a set of Conti Motion tires in 120/170 from www.denniskirk.com - $180 shipped, check it out! :fing02: I just checked the website, but I'm not seeing the price that you paid. It would be a great deal for me, since DK is only about an hour's drive north of where I'm living. Marty You're right, I lied. I paid less than that!! :blush: Go to the site, type "Conti Motion" in the search bar at the top right. 170/60-17 is $82.99, 120/70-17 is $62.99. Tire fee of $5 per tire, free shipping. Total = $155.98 If you go in person, you'll save the $10 tire fee, but you'll have to pay tax... "I see, I see" says the blind man! Thanks for the pointers. What a great deal! Did a quick check on the taxes (~$10 @ 7%), not to mentioned the price of gas there and back. They getcha coming and going. Still a great deal. Turns out the guy selling the set with the 180, is a cycle tech who works on the side. He mounts tires too. Perhaps I can get a deal on his set with free mounting thrown in. Even so, I'm still a little concerned about the 180 on a 5" rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have only run a 180 on my '95, I even ran a 190 once, but that's all she's got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer SAFE-T Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 Go find any '98-'09 VFR800 rear wheel and a dremel and you're good to go on the 180 rear tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jmmymc750 Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 It will fit, but it's not optimal for sure. I just scored a great deal on a set of Conti Motion tires in 120/170 from www.denniskirk.com - $180 shipped, check it out! :fing02: I just checked the website, but I'm not seeing the price that you paid. It would be a great deal for me, since DK is only about an hour's drive north of where I'm living. Marty You're right, I lied. I paid less than that!! :blush: Go to the site, type "Conti Motion" in the search bar at the top right. 170/60-17 is $82.99, 120/70-17 is $62.99. Tire fee of $5 per tire, free shipping. Total = $155.98 If you go in person, you'll save the $10 tire fee, but you'll have to pay tax... "I see, I see" says the blind man! Thanks for the pointers. What a great deal! Did a quick check on the taxes (~$10 @ 7%), not to mentioned the price of gas there and back. They getcha coming and going. Still a great deal. Turns out the guy selling the set with the 180, is a cycle tech who works on the side. He mounts tires too. Perhaps I can get a deal on his set with free mounting thrown in. Even so, I'm still a little concerned about the 180 on a 5" rim. I have the Conti Motion rear, and it's a pretty good deal. Temps have been in the 40s here lately (cold for louisiana!) but it sticks well. The profile is such that you won't get maximum lean angle all the way to the edge of the tire (I don't think it is possible, the arc radius looks like it changes near the edges - think decreasing radius turn, and you'll get what I'm saying). Just my thoughts. Have a couple hundred miles on it, and it works well in the cool weather. Can't wait to see how it does in the warm! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer taglicious Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 search is your friend... I've posted on this as well... I'm a sick basterd though --- :fing02: 180 + 190 = PURE tire usage on the front... I love 'em both, and I'll never go back... good luck on what ever you decide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer WIN6 Posted February 2, 2010 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2010 My ugly bike's got a 180 on the back and I'm not sure if it is even possible to use the full tire on the 5in rim because the profile is so squished. . . that being said I don't notice any handling issues, but I've never ridden it with a 170. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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