Actual tire sizes.

[crawl]

Does anyone know if there is anything on the net about actual sizes?

I need to know the width of the various 160/60-17's out there for a custom build I'm in the middle of (I want to know clearance wont be a problem with any of them).

Any help would be great!

 

[TheRiddler]

Actual sizes? Do you think the manufacturers are lying to you? :confused

 

[Jello_Biafra]

I'm thinking that he wants actual width in measuring units and stuff for clearance reasons.

 

[crawl]

Actual sizes? Do you think the manufacturers are lying to you? :confused

Actually they do.

When I use to build 4X4's the larger tires could be off by 2" or more.

 

[MackeyStingray]

i could measure a *used* michelin 160/60 PR M/S for you if needed. don't have an unused 1 on hand.

 

[crawl]

I'm thinking that he wants actual width in measuring units and stuff for clearance reasons.

Exactly :thumbup

 

[crawl]

i could measure a *used* michelin 160/60 PR M/S for you if needed. don't have an unused 1 on hand.

That would help. Maybe more people could do this and enlighten us all.

 

[afm199]

The width also depends on the rim the tire is mounted on. I can give you measurements from an SV swingarm.

 

[crawl]

Good point. What size rim is a 160/60 made for? I am using both a 4.5" and a 5" rim, the 4.5" has lots of clearance But I have already milled the hub of a 5".

 

[elskipador]

4.5"~5.0" rim for a 160/60-17 tire.

 

[crawl]

4.5"~5.0" rim for a 160/60-17 tire.

Bikes with both stock rims call for the same tire?

 

[elskipador]

yup. f2 has a 4.5 & f3 has a 5.0, both bikes come with a 160/60-17 tire.

 

[mototireguy]

If you've got a 4.25x17" rim (DRZ400SM) then a 150/60/17 tire is a slightly better fit than a 160.

 

[crawl]

BW = Black Sidewall

Do not mix these radials with other radials or non-radials, fit only in pairs.

Note: When new tires are fitted, they should not be subjected to sudden acceleration, hard cornering, maximum power or braking for at least 100 miles. Failure to do so may result in loss of control and serious injury. The 100 mile run-in is required to adjust to the feel :roflof new tires versus the worn tires.

Follow Dunlop Tire Application Guide. For general motorcycle tire service information and important safety guidelines click here. You may also contact Dunlop directly at (800) 845-8378 or fill out our contact form.

Thats one loooong warmup lap. (found this in a link from youre page & thought it was funny)

I'm working with CBR F2 & F3 rims 4.5" and 5". I've prety much found out the 5" and 160 tire cann't be used without swingarm mods and the 4.5" has ampl room with the 160 + a better lean angle I would think.

 

[Bronto]

For clearance sake. What tire you have on there now, has some clearance. A 10 mm wider tire will reduce that clearance by roughly 1/4".

 

[ST Guy]

The 160 is the width of the tire. 160 mm. Of course, there is some variation from brand to brand and model to model. Also, depending upon the width of the rim it's mounted on, the tire width will then vary just a bit also. A narrower rim will make the tire just a bit narrower than the same tire mounted on a wider rim.

To find out what rim widths a certain tire is recommended for, just go to the tire manufacturer's web site and check the specs for that particular tire and tire size. Almost always it's listed. Easy information to find out.

If you want to actually measure a particular tire, get yourself some large calipers or something and make a visit to your local motorcycle shop. But remember, mounted they may be a bit different. I recommend measuring the maximum width of the tread and then also measuring the width of the bead of the unmounted tire. That may give you an idea of how the max width may change when the tire is mounted.