DS tire size

[misterk]

I am going to order the Shinko 705's size

150/70/17 rear

130 /80/17 front

any fitment issues?


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[L.B.S.]

I am going to order the Shinko 705's size

150/70/17 rear

130 /80/17 front

any fitment issues?


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All I can think of, is a 130 seems to be pretty wide for a front tire. My 120 TKC80 feels like a little steam roller wheel, lol

I seem to recall one or two folks raising their front fenders a wee bit with some 1" or so brackets at the fork mounts, but honestly can't remember which model/size of tire it was that needed it, sorry...

You may want to check in the tire tech forum- I think more than a few members have reported good results with Shinko 705's though.

 

[2brnut2b]

Why don't you buy the stock front size ? The Shinko 120/70 17 is available...if you buy the 130/80 17 you'll have to raise the front fender as LBS previously said + can't see any advantage to have a front tire so large...

 

[vman1313]

I too will agree the 130 seems wide but I think what will give you fitment problems is the 80. I see there is a 120/70/17 Shinko 705...is there a reason you are wanting the bigger size?

Shinko 705 Series Dual Sport Front Tire - Chaparral Motorsports

 

[misterk]

i did not see the 120/70/17, so that will be the one I will order, thanks guys. What about the rear any issues there?


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[misterk]

What about the rear tire? All I can find is the 170/60/17....


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[2brnut2b]

What about the rear tire? All I can find is the 170/60/17....


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I use to buy 150/70 17 for the rear without issues , no particular reason except availability in Canada...

 

[misterk]

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[misterk]

I found beemerphile post, thanks

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[searsboy]

Definitely recommend you go with the stock size on the front. I'm running the 170/60/17 rear Shinko. The clearance on the Puig hugger is a little tight, but so far no problems.