Rear Tire?? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Slider · 09-18-2007, 04:38 PM

Has anyone put on anything bigger than the 170-80/15 for the rear tire on the M50? I heard you can get the Metzeler 200 80/15 but wanted some feedback.

geoffsimpson · 09-18-2007, 04:44 PM

Hit the search feature on the right hand corner. It's doable, some tires work better than others

And welcome!

outlaw · 09-18-2007, 05:08 PM

metzler 200 will fit. avon 200 will not fit. it rubs the drive shaft.

SNAFU · 09-18-2007, 08:52 PM

Try this.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...tml#post167758

Slider · 09-19-2007, 01:09 AM

Awesome!! THANKS for the help. And thanks for the welcome.

JohnnyFriend · 09-19-2007, 04:05 AM

I was interested in changing to the metzler--but is it realy that much wider? I know the numbers say it 170-200 but in the pics I see on the forum it looks just as wide as the stock one on my bike.

Maby it's just me. does anyone have a before and after pic from the same distance of their bike?

This is an older pic of my bike from the rear,to me it looks the same.

tolsten82 · 09-19-2007, 08:50 AM

yeah, I would also like to see a before and after picture.

SarasotaJim · 09-19-2007, 08:57 AM

I just had a Metzler 180-70/15 put on after my Pirelli picked up a drywall screw. I do not have a before pic but it does look a little beefier. I am waiting to get a few more miles on them before I start testing the performance.

SNAFU · 09-19-2007, 07:06 PM

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ter#post105830

Slider · 09-19-2007, 07:47 PM

SNAFU FTW! Thanks

SNAFU · 09-19-2007, 08:01 PM

That's what I do man..... that's what I do.

JohnnyFriend · 09-19-2007, 08:20 PM

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...grade-c50t.jpg

Ok to me those tires look like they are the same width.

Bernie800 · 09-20-2007, 11:56 AM

I don't understand.
I measure an about 10mm clearance at the shaft side with the original IRC 170mm tires. If 200mm should fit, I should expect over 15mm clearance at each side!

outlaw · 09-22-2007, 09:36 PM

not true, since the rim is made for a 170 you will have an "egging" effect which means your 200 mm tire is not 200mm wide on the bike.

Bernie800 · 09-23-2007, 01:33 AM

Ok, so the width is being decreased, then I suppose the hight is being increased. And the overall (wheel/tire) diameter does not match the original anymore.
80%170= 136mm <=> 70%200= 140mm but with this rim >140mm

outlaw · 09-23-2007, 01:45 PM

the inside diameter of the tires does not change. the radius of the road contact area changes. many people have had them on their bikes from this forum to include myself. i had a 200mm tire on my bike for over a year. it does work.

Everett Keith · 09-26-2007, 04:17 PM

It will hold the road better to.

tolsten82 · 09-26-2007, 04:39 PM

So does the 200mm tire look any bigger on the bike then the stock 170? Is it even worth spending the extra money if you can't tell the difference?

I am due for new tires soon, and I was all excited about putting a 200mm tire on the back. This is kind of disappointing.

SNAFU · 09-26-2007, 04:50 PM

I guess it's going to be up to you. I'm going to do it.

XoZe · 09-26-2007, 11:04 PM

SNAFU, is that the ME880 XXL?

edit: nevermind...it's not. Looks good though. are you changing both tires or just the rear? I'll need to do both eventually & these seem like a good option. I am worried about the rubbing when riding 2up. I read on the other thread that there are no problems, but being a new rider, it might be something I won't want to deal with yet.

09-18-2007, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slider Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: M50 '05 Location: Utah Posts: 28	Rear Tire?? Has anyone put on anything bigger than the 170-80/15 for the rear tire on the M50? I heard you can get the Metzeler 200 80/15 but wanted some feedback.

09-18-2007, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-18-2007, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	metzler 200 will fit. avon 200 will not fit. it rubs the drive shaft. __________________

09-18-2007, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,981	Try this. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...tml#post167758 __________________

09-19-2007, 01:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Slider Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: M50 '05 Location: Utah Posts: 28	Awesome!! THANKS for the help. And thanks for the welcome. __________________ Just remember, you're unique like everybody else.

09-19-2007, 04:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
JohnnyFriend Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2007 Bike: 06 M50 Location: Nassau,Long Island Posts: 186	I was interested in changing to the metzler--but is it realy that much wider? I know the numbers say it 170-200 but in the pics I see on the forum it looks just as wide as the stock one on my bike. Maby it's just me. does anyone have a before and after pic from the same distance of their bike? This is an older pic of my bike from the rear,to me it looks the same. Attached Thumbnails __________________

09-19-2007, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
tolsten82 In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50, 2002 Black Warrior Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 147	yeah, I would also like to see a before and after picture. __________________ Blue 06 M50 Mods: Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors, Iso Grips and Hi-five air intake, John Kits 2" bones + forward controls, Cobra StreetRods Slashdowns + Cobra Fi2000, Lexan 16" Windshield and sissy bar for my girl!!

09-19-2007, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
SarasotaJim Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 36	I just had a Metzler 180-70/15 put on after my Pirelli picked up a drywall screw. I do not have a before pic but it does look a little beefier. I am waiting to get a few more miles on them before I start testing the performance. __________________ My Bike is: 2006 M50 Blue, Boulevard frame mounted Saddle Bags, 3" Hard Krome Staggered Straights, Kuryakyn ISO Grips w/stiletto end caps and throttleboss, Flaming switchblade pegs. I got a fever, and the only prescription is 'MORE COWBELL'

09-19-2007, 07:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,981	http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ter#post105830 __________________

09-19-2007, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Slider Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: M50 '05 Location: Utah Posts: 28	SNAFU FTW! Thanks __________________ Just remember, you're unique like everybody else.

09-19-2007, 08:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
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09-19-2007, 08:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
JohnnyFriend Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2007 Bike: 06 M50 Location: Nassau,Long Island Posts: 186	http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...grade-c50t.jpg Ok to me those tires look like they are the same width. __________________

09-20-2007, 11:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bernie800 Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Intruder M800 and my 4wheel bike is a BMW Z3 Location: The Netherlands / Europe Posts: 52	I don't understand. I measure an about 10mm clearance at the shaft side with the original IRC 170mm tires. If 200mm should fit, I should expect over 15mm clearance at each side!

09-22-2007, 09:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	not true, since the rim is made for a 170 you will have an "egging" effect which means your 200 mm tire is not 200mm wide on the bike. __________________

09-23-2007, 01:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bernie800 Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Intruder M800 and my 4wheel bike is a BMW Z3 Location: The Netherlands / Europe Posts: 52	Ok, so the width is being decreased, then I suppose the hight is being increased. And the overall (wheel/tire) diameter does not match the original anymore. 80%170= 136mm <=> 70%200= 140mm but with this rim >140mm

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09-23-2007, 01:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	the inside diameter of the tires does not change. the radius of the road contact area changes. many people have had them on their bikes from this forum to include myself. i had a 200mm tire on my bike for over a year. it does work. __________________

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tolsten82 In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50, 2002 Black Warrior Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 147	So does the 200mm tire look any bigger on the bike then the stock 170? Is it even worth spending the extra money if you can't tell the difference? I am due for new tires soon, and I was all excited about putting a 200mm tire on the back. This is kind of disappointing. __________________ Blue 06 M50 Mods: Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors, Iso Grips and Hi-five air intake, John Kits 2" bones + forward controls, Cobra StreetRods Slashdowns + Cobra Fi2000, Lexan 16" Windshield and sissy bar for my girl!!

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XoZe Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 346	SNAFU, is that the ME880 XXL? edit: nevermind...it's not. Looks good though. are you changing both tires or just the rear? I'll need to do both eventually & these seem like a good option. I am worried about the rubbing when riding 2up. I read on the other thread that there are no problems, but being a new rider, it might be something I won't want to deal with yet. __________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate. -------------- http://www.linkedin.com/in/joseluisherrera My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com Last edited by XoZe; 09-26-2007 at 11:22 PM.