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Message started by dezertboy on 06/08/13 at 21:41:30

Title: Rear tire size's
Post by dezertboy on 06/08/13 at 21:41:30

Newb here, just got a 2006 S40 love it so far. Question is will a 140/90/15 rear fit with stock rear fender. Nobody has the 140/80 in town here. But they have the 140/90. Thanks

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/08/13 at 21:46:11

I run a Dunlop that size, no hassles. Some have had to replace the fender bolts with Low Profile headed bolts to keep tires from rubbing,

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by jcstokes on 06/09/13 at 02:35:35

Apparently the 140/90 makes your speedo more accurate. The 140/80 is a curiousity.

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/09/13 at 03:13:02

And most are very pleased to be rid of the oem.. I sure was,

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by 12Bravo on 06/09/13 at 06:37:29

I know I was glad to get rid of the stock tire, it was a slick at 7,000 miles. I replaced it with a Metzler 880 and have since put about 16,000 on the Metzler and still have plenty of tread left. I also did not have any problems with fender bolts rubbing on the 140/90 tire. It seems to be 50/50 chance on if the bolts will rub or not.

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by dezertboy on 06/09/13 at 08:21:29

Thanks for the info. Looks like I will be putting on the 140/90 and hopefully it doesn't rub..

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by rat907 on 06/09/13 at 08:43:51

just for giggles I did a search for the OEM IRC Brand tires and found them sometime ago sold by a retail motorcycle and accessory website.

I have to watch my lean on turns with the Stock tires or I'll go into a slide, but there are comparable other makes that will fit if you look.

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by pgambr on 06/09/13 at 15:33:13

I recently put on Metzler 880s. They are wonderful, extraordinary better than the OEM tires. I did have to remove saddlebag supports as well as find a smaller or more profile bolt on the right side. Best regards.

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/09/13 at 18:31:29

I hated my OEM rear tire. I appreciated it, too. It was scary. Felt like it was gonna dump me in corners. That gave me 5,000 miles of riding
carefully.. I learned the feel of slipping on asphalt. Much as I cussed that tire, I think it helped me, as a rider.

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by dezertboy on 06/11/13 at 16:07:33

I just got this bike the other day. it has 10K on it with OE tire. As you can imagine it need a new one. Ordered a Shinko yesterday. Cant wait to get it, I'm to scared to ride it until I get a new one on it...lol

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/11/13 at 16:15:28

It made TEN Thousand MILES?? Thats amazing! Id be more inclined to believe its been replaced, with the OEM piece of crap..

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by jcstokes on 06/11/13 at 16:15:54

Miles or kilometres? The nylon/canvas, call it what you will was shoeing on my IRC at 11500 km

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by dezertboy on 06/11/13 at 20:02:33

Might be an OEM replacement. But it is worn out, has 2 spots were you can almost see the tube, and the guy was still riding it.

Title: Re: Rear tire size's
Post by dezertboy on 06/12/13 at 17:35:57

Took the tire off today so I could drop it off at the shop. Checked the DOT number and it is in fact from 2005. So one would assume it is the OEM tire. Just cant wait to get the new one on so I can start riding the darn thing...