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- Marp68
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I have ordered a new rear tyre for my z650 -78.
Original size is 4.00 18", which would be approx. 110/90 18". I decided to go with "Metzeler Lasertec 120/80 -18 TL 62H M/C", since I wanted the tyre to be bigger and with lower profile. I also thought the pattern of this tyre matched the decade of the bike...
Now I have become uncertain regarding a few things...
I've heard that with tubeless tyre, you can still use a tube. Is that correct? Or do I have to use tube tyre?
Do you think it's okej to go from 90 to 80 regarding the profile?
I have also read about Radial tyres? What type of tyre regarding these things should I have? Nothing in Haynes and nothing on the tyre... And what is the Metzeler I have chosed?
Hoping for quick answers, since I have to change the order, if it's not okej.
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Yes the size difference is permissible (I just switched back to the original size, PO had changed to the lower wider tire).
Evolution of tire technology dictates that essentially any average quality tire you purchase now will outperform the tires that the bike was designed for. (I am no expert here, this is just my opinion.) So, I would not worry a lot about the radial concern. But I am interested if there are any opinions as to which would be best.
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- Marp68
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Now I can sleep without worries and await my new tyre. The one I have now came with the bike. It's almost new, but more of a cross country tyre (see the image). Not good to rely on in the curves... :ohmy:
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Looks really great on the bike. I really thinks that the pattern works nice with the decade of the bike. And the wider tyre and lower profile looks fine as well.
Will post an image some day. And update the profile image...
M
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must have slipped a several times on the buttons...:silly:
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What's a tyre?
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The tire will almost certainly work, but in general: going to a rear tire which is larger than the rim was designed for may make it wear faster because it tends to push the center strip of the tread patch out more. It may also change the way it handles, but going up a little in size probably won't change it much.Hi
I have ordered a new rear tyre for my z650 -78.
Original size is 4.00 18", which would be approx. 110/90 18". I decided to go with "Metzeler Lasertec 120/80 -18 TL 62H M/C", since I wanted the tyre to be bigger and with lower profile. I also thought the pattern of this tyre matched the decade of the bike...
Now I have become uncertain regarding a few things...
I've heard that with tubeless tyre, you can still use a tube. Is that correct? Or do I have to use tube tyre?
Do you think it's okej to go from 90 to 80 regarding the profile?
The point is the tire is designed for a specific rim width and if a different width rim is used, it does change the shape of the tire slightly.
My bike is just like yours: came with a 4.00-18 rear tire. I went to a 4.75-18 one time and it did wear the center strip pretty fast. I believe 110/90-H18 is the closest metric size to 4.00. I am running one now on the back and it is wearing very well.
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It was my understanding all motorcycle tires were radial design, maybe not.
I have also read about Radial tyres? What type of tyre regarding these things should I have? M
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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The tire will almost certainly work, but in general: going to a rear tire which is larger than the rim was designed for may make it wear faster because it tends to push the center strip of the tread patch out more. It may also change the way it handles, but going up a little in size probably won't change it much.
The point is the tire is designed for a specific rim width and if a different width rim is used, it does change the shape of the tire slightly.
My bike is just like yours: came with a 4.00-18 rear tire. I went to a 4.75-18 one time and it did wear the center strip pretty fast. I believe 110/90-H18 is the closest metric size to 4.00. I am running one now on the back and it is wearing very well.
Well, thanks for the tip... I have already bought and put the tire on the bike, though. Maybe I run off a bit fast... The time and driving it will tell...
M
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Marp68 wrote:
It was my understanding all motorcycle tires were radial design, maybe not.
I have also read about Radial tyres? What type of tyre regarding these things should I have? M
Nope, both bias and radial are available, but you'll be hard pressed to find a rear radial that will fit on anything smaller than a 4" wide rim, or a front for anything less than a 3" wide rim.
Same thing applies to diameters, never seen a 19" radial, I think 18" radials may be available for the front, but 18" rear radials are real scarce. Dunlop used to make a 18" rear radial, but I haven't seen it listed in awhile.
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bountyhunter wrote:
The tire will almost certainly work, but in general: going to a rear tire which is larger than the rim was designed for may make it wear faster because it tends to push the center strip of the tread patch out more. It may also change the way it handles, but going up a little in size probably won't change it much.
The point is the tire is designed for a specific rim width and if a different width rim is used, it does change the shape of the tire slightly.
My bike is just like yours: came with a 4.00-18 rear tire. I went to a 4.75-18 one time and it did wear the center strip pretty fast. I believe 110/90-H18 is the closest metric size to 4.00. I am running one now on the back and it is wearing very well.
Well, thanks for the tip... I have already bought and put the tire on the bike, though. Maybe I run off a bit fast... The time and driving it will tell...
M
Rear tires never last very long anyway.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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