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« on: March 04, 2018, 12:48:30 AM » |
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Gonna get a new rear tire this season, got almost 9K on MP4 180. Thinking of getting the 190 size. Have any of you fitted one on your bike? Thoughts?
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2018, 02:06:03 AM » |
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Not for me. I prefer a 180 with strong grip on wet roads than any 190 not so good ; not to consider the handling in twists.
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2018, 06:09:14 AM » |
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For the front, does the Pilot Road 120/70-19 work OK? Michelin does not offer the PR in the OEM size 180/55-17. I assume that most here think the Pilot Roads work better than the stock Dunlop Sportmax on our Valkyrie's??
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2018, 06:49:43 AM » |
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For the front, does the Pilot Road 120/70-19 work OK? Michelin does not offer the PR in the OEM size 180/55-17. I assume that most here think the Pilot Roads work better than the stock Dunlop Sportmax on our Valkyrie's??
I have a MPR4 180, 55 17 on there now, so yes they make one. It's correct front that is not made. |
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2018, 06:53:12 AM » |
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Stay with stock size and Michelin front and rear. You will love them
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2018, 04:27:30 PM » |
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AdrianR
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2018, 07:22:39 PM » |
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Wow, cool site! Thanks! Okay, I compared the 190 to the 180, did I read that right? The 190 is overall 4+inches taller?  I c, I c.. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2018, 03:32:35 AM » |
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Wow, cool site! Thanks! Okay, I compared the 190 to the 180, did I read that right? The 190 is overall 4+inches taller? I c, I c.. In choosing the PR4 in the size I use today that was one consideration that it had to be close to the same size as possible. On the comparison make sure you put in all the tire size numbers for the correct size that you were thinking about going to. The OEM size is ok as listed but the tire comparison size while close I dont believe is the correct size. So while it may not be 4 inches its going to be quite a bit taller. If you play with the aspect ratio of the tire on the site its kind of fun to see the difference in tires. The rear tire on our bikes is never a problem since its a common size and offered by many brands, its the front that is the problem. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2018, 02:00:40 PM » |
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Has anyone had the Michelin rear 180 55zr 17 not the "GT version mounted and how did it work out? I know the "GT" is for heavier bikes and that's what I thought I ordered until it arrived. Should I return it and get the "GT" version or just go with the Michelin that I purchased?
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Retired Navy 22YOS, 2014 Valkyrie , VRCC# 27213
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2018, 05:01:36 PM » |
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Hello
Has anyone had the Michelin rear 180 55zr 17 not the "GT version mounted and how did it work out? I know the "GT" is for heavier bikes and that's what I thought I ordered until it arrived. Should I return it and get the "GT" version or just go with the Michelin that I purchased?
What did you "pay for"? How much is difference of those two tires? There have been some that mounted that tire from what I recall, but I think it only wore a little sooner. |
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2018, 05:15:28 PM » |
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Hello
Has anyone had the Michelin rear 180 55zr 17 not the "GT version mounted and how did it work out? I know the "GT" is for heavier bikes and that's what I thought I ordered until it arrived. Should I return it and get the "GT" version or just go with the Michelin that I purchased?
I wore out 3 Michelin 180/55/17 PR 4's NOT GT versions, not a problem. I get about 5,000mi. of wear, and I check pressure almost before every ride. (42psi. cold.) Wear out the one you purchased, after that if you don't feel comfortable about it buy the GT. |
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2018, 04:38:26 AM » |
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Hello
Thanks,for the responses. PAVALKER I purchased the tire from Chaparral on Ebay for $188.99 free shipping. In my haste the mistake was mine. I will keep it and have it mounted next week.
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2018, 04:46:49 AM » |
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Thanks, also for your response. I decided to keep it and have it mounted next week. My original oem tires have 11,566 miles on them .I picked up a nail a week or so ago. I also have the Michelin Pilot trail 120/r70 19 for the front. My tire guy is in Vegas and won't be back until next week.
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