Tire Size

[BIG Bopper]

Am planning to run the Dunlop D404 rear tire on the front of my 99 tour. Current tire size is 150/80/17 but I have not been able to find that size in a rear tire. Closest I have found is 150/90/17 in Dunlop and 150/60R/17 in Avon. Any help on where to buy and do they make the standard size for putting a rear tire version on the front?

[BonS]

Folks running the D404 rear tire on the front are using the 130. I haven't heard of anything about the 130 size being a problem. No personal experience though.

[dr.danh]

I bought the 404 rear and had on frt. of my I/S. Got it from Jake Wilson tires. Will never run a Dunflop again. Had a hop at 30 mph. They exchanged it for me to a Avon. Second Avon and doing good. I was out mount and bal. remove etc. Guy changing the tires for me said Metzler was the best. But no experience on that.

[Hoser]

Am planning to run the Dunlop D404 rear tire on the front of my 99 tour. Current tire size is 150/80/17 but I have not been able to find that size in a rear tire. Closest I have found is 150/90/17 in Dunlop and 150/60R/17 in Avon. Any help on where to buy and do they make the standard size for putting a rear tire version on the front?

Why not just use the 404F front in the standard size, It lasts a long time, is a bargain, and I have used it with about any rear tire there is.  I like it. I presently have it on my bike with an E-3  radial on the rear.  jmho  Hoser

[BIG Bopper]

Had just heard that rear tires last longer due to more tread depth when new. No experience with it though. Currently run a CT on the rear with a 404 on the front with no problems. Just trying to make a wise decision.

[Bone]

I'm using the 404F with a CT. Just put the 6th front on averaging 13K - 18K miles.
Couple of those were changed early before leaving on a trip.
98 Tourer

[GOOSE]

BATTLAX BT-45 REAR TIRE .... SIZE:  130/90-17 BIAS BELT .... V-RATED.