Beating a dead horse, but here's a phat tire question

Mad Hatter · Post by **Mad Hatter** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:09 pm

How come Ducati recomends a 190mm tire on their 998 (I think) with a 5.5 inch wheel , but Dunlop recomends a 6 inch wheel for the 190mm tire?

wslonger · Post by **wslonger** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:04 am

They probably specify a specific brand/model of tire that is made to fit a 5.5 rim.

Mad Hatter · Post by **Mad Hatter** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:09 am

wslonger wrote:They probably specify a specific brand/model of tire that is made to fit a 5.5 rim.

According to the Dunlop fitment guide, they recomend a 180mm for a 5.5 wheel on everything but the 999, which is a 190mm on a 5.5. The tire is a Qualifier, both sizes. Just curious as to why they would do that.

wslonger · Post by **wslonger** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 3:09 am

190/50ZR17 Qualifier can be used on a 5.50 but they recommend 6.00 the underlined number is recommended and other is what it will fit.
The 5.50 is going to make the tire more rounded.

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecat ... .asp?id=92