Re: [vmaxtech] radial tires poll

If you are going with 18” wheels the bike will look very trick. You wont have 
as big a tyre selection as in 17” but much better than 18 /15 bias ply.
I suggest you check with Carrozzerio to see what rim offset their 18” Vmax 
wheels have as this may decide what tyre profile you can use.
The stock 15” Vmax rim is offset 3 mm to the right so a 150mm tyre can be 
accomodated with clearance. Example, Greg Davies of “Wider Wheels” offsets his 
18” rim another 6 mm, total offset is 9mm to the right which puts the rim 
equidistant from the swing arm on both sides. The clearance you get with this 
arrangement is 200 mm with the rim dead centre in the swing arm. The “problem” 
is that the offset is noticeable when you ride the bike. It does not effect the 
handling but you have to accommodate this with a slight weight shift.
Opinion seems to favour the 180/55 section tyre as having the best bite on the 
asphalt for the Vmax. I use Bridgestone’s dual compound 180/55-18 and 110/80-18
Radials with upgraded front springs / emulators and solid engine mounts are 
probably the most cost effective way of making the Vmax go around corners fast.
FWIW
JMB


From: Your Friend, Rick 
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 6:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [vmaxtech] radial tires poll

  
That is a relief, thanks Rudy.
Rick4095

On 4/7/2012 2:58 PM, Rudy Mercer wrote: 

    
  The 180 should not rub, I had a 190/55 on a 17" on my 2000 with no rubbing 
what so ever.

  From: "Your Friend, Rick" mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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  Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2012 7:19:54 PM
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  Thanks to all that have replied so quickly thus far (Dan, Glenn, Terence & 
Rudy). While I'm patiently waiting (pant-pant-pant)  for my Carrozzerio (how do 
pronounce that?) 18" wheels I have been researching tires (see list below) that 
come in size 180/55-18 (recommended size for the 5.5" rear rim). I have more 
choices available in a 160/60-18 size. Manufacturers don't recommend using that 
size on a 5.5" wheel but I've been told that it is a common tire-mounting 
practice.  If that is OK to use a 160/60-18 I'd like to go with the Michelin 
Pilot Road 3 in size 160/60ZR18 (70 W). The most important consideration for me 
is that the tire does not rub against the swing-arm.  All comments are welcome. 
Thanks in advance.
  Rick4095

  The list that I provided below

  On 4/7/2012 12:57 PM, Your Friend, Rick wrote: 
      
    Does anybody have anything to say (good, bad or indifferent) about the 
    following radial tires to fit an 18" wheel?
    Metzler ME880 Marathon Touring
    Avon Venom R
    Dunlop D207ZR
    Shinko 003 Stealth
    Avon AV72 Cobra
    Pirelli Night Dragon
    Bridgestone Exedra G850
    Avon AM23
    Bridgestone Battlax BT45 Sport