130/70/18 front

[Ridin Dirty]

Has anyone used this size tire on the front? I have some 18 inch rims on order and need to order tires. The Metz ME880 comes in a 130/70, which is closer to the stock diameter than the 120/70. I want to make sure there's clearance in the width.

Thanks

 

[tugla]

be interesting, i got a 120 on a stock rim, looks nice.

 

[gamorg02]

Has anyone used this size tire on the front? I have some 18 inch rims on order and need to order tires. The Metz ME880 comes in a 130/70, which is closer to the stock diameter than the 120/70. I want to make sure there's clearance in the width.

Thanks

what size rims? i think fargo (ragingmain) has a 130 altho not sure what exact size/make. he is running cazz i believe which are 18x3.5. i wouldn't mind going 130s down the road if i found ones that fit and were reasonably priced.

 

[4gasem]

Has anyone used this size tire on the front? I have some 18 inch rims on order and need to order tires. The Metz ME880 comes in a 130/70, which is closer to the stock diameter than the 120/70. I want to make sure there's clearance in the width.

Thanks

I believe it will fit, but just. Also depends on the width of your wheel though.

I think Fargo runs a 130 on his.

Chris

 

[Ridin Dirty]

what size rims? i think fargo (ragingmain) has a 130 altho not sure what exact size/make. he is running cazz i believe which are 18x3.5. i wouldn't mind going 130s down the road if i found ones that fit and were reasonably priced.

18 x 3.5 front, 18 x 5.5 rear. I was thinking of going with the Metz 130/70 front and 180/55 rear. This combination gives me the closest thing to stock wheel diameters.

 

[gamorg02]

yea i'm running a 120/70 and wouldn't mind the extra bit of diameter to at least make the front closer to stock. plus the width would look bad-ass. i wonder if i can get ahold of fargo to comment.

just did the math out actually tho it would only give me about 1% closer to stock, so not that big of a deal.

i run a 190/50/17 rear and the better accel is a little nice! heh

 

[Ridin Dirty]

yea i'm running a 120/70 and wouldn't mind the extra bit of diameter to at least make the front closer to stock. plus the width would look bad-ass. i wonder if i can get ahold of fargo to comment.

just did the math out actually tho it would only give me about 1% closer to stock, so not that big of a deal.

i run a 190/50/17 rear and the better accel is a little nice! heh

I'm trying to stay near stock diameters, to minimize the effects on the speedo and rpm's. The closest I've found is the Metz. I would have gone with the Dunlops, but they don't have a front large enough. Although, I might get better turn in with the smaller Dunlop.

Stock tires 25.6"

Metz
130/70/18 25.17"
180/55/18 25.8 "

Dunlop Roadsmart
120/70/18 24.61
170/60/18 26.03

 

[gamorg02]

have you looked at some shinko options?

 

[Ridin Dirty]

have you looked at some shinko options?

I did look at Shinko, but couldn't find the right sizes.

 

[Rand-5107]

Shinko 003 stealth rear 180/55zr 18
Shinko 005 advance frt. 130/70vr 18
Shinko 006 podium rr 170/60vr 18
Shinko 011 verge frt. 120/70zr 18
Dunlop roadsmart 170/60zr 18 rec.rim width 4.5-5.0"
Dunlop D-408 frt. 130/70r 18 v-rated
Dunlop D-205 frt. 120/70zr 18
Dunlop D-207 rr. 180/55zr 18
Bridgstone battleaxe
Bt-54 120/70zr 18
Bt-54 170/60zr 18 rec rim width 5.0-5.5"
Bridgestone Exedra
851 120/70zr 18
851 130/70zr 18
850 180/55zr 18 mr. Pickle ran this on Carrozzeria with the 120 up front
Pirelli angel 129/70zr 18
Pirelli Nightdraggen 180/55zr 18
Avon storm2 120/70zr 18
Avon cobra 130/70r 18 this is H rated
Avon cobra 180/55zr 18
Avon venom-r 180/55r 18 this is v rated
Metzler Me 880
130/60vr 18
180/55vr 18
120/70zr 18
180/55zr 18
These are what I've found. I've been looking to. Good luck Rand

 

[RagingMain]

I have the 130 up front, Avon Cobra, with the Carr wheels and it looks bad ass in my opinion. Clearance is fine and the extra air volume really improved the ride quality. Has not affected cornering at all. It is a little heavier than stock but with the lighter wheels it really doesnt matter, ends up being lighter overall. It is only 2mph off at 80mph.
Go for it, you wont regret it.

 

[Ridin Dirty]

I decided to go with the
Metz ME880
120/70zr 18
180/55zr 18

Their radials and speed rated W (168mph). They might be over kill, but I like over kill, when it comes to tires.

I didn't realize the 130/70 is bias ply not radial. Since one of the main reasons I'm buying new rims is to utilize radial tires, I'll go with the smaller 120/70 radial. I would have liked to try the Metz Z6 or Dunlop Roadsmart, but they don't make them in 180 width, for the rear. With a 5.5" rear rim I need a 180 for proper fit.

 

[Rand-5107]

The Metzler 130/60vr 18 is a radial. (60v) I don't know the difference in dia. Between it and the 120/70zr 18. They should be close though. I wish they were both over 61 on the weight ratings.

 

[gamorg02]

I have the 130 up front, Avon Cobra, with the Carr wheels and it looks bad ass in my opinion. Clearance is fine and the extra air volume really improved the ride quality. Has not affected cornering at all. It is a little heavier than stock but with the lighter wheels it really doesnt matter, ends up being lighter overall. It is only 2mph off at 80mph.
Go for it, you wont regret it.

could i bother u for some pics? did u lower ur fender at all?

wow that tire is PRICEY. like 225% the cost of my 120 shinko verge, what kind of mileage you get out of it?

http://www.bikebandit.com/avon-av71-cobra-motorcycle-tire

 

[RagingMain]

I decided to go with the
Metz ME880
120/70zr 18
180/55zr 18

Their radials and speed rated W (168mph). They might be over kill, but I like over kill, when it comes to tires.

I didn't realize the 130/70 is bias ply not radial. Since one of the main reasons I'm buying new rims is to utilize radial tires, I'll go with the smaller 120/70 radial. I would have liked to try the Metz Z6 or Dunlop Roadsmart, but they don't make them in 180 width, for the rear. With a 5.5" rear rim I need a 180 for proper fit.

The Avons are radial tires. I wouldnt have gotten them otherwise.

Garret, they were expensive and I will shoot you some pics when I get home. So far they are wearing quite well. I would have to say 5k miles so far. I dont ride that hard though and I am not having any of the problems one of our other members has been posting about the Avon tires. They have handled very well in all sorts of situations, two up, extreme speed, cornering and wet. The 130 up front is formed quite well for stability but when cornering goes into the turn very very well without any jitteryness or doubt. Just leans right in, tracks well and is stable as hell.

Heck even my wife noticed on the first ride how much better the bike "felt" she doesnt have the motorcycle vocabulary to express it properly. She just really enjoys riding it much more now than she did before.
(That is until I got the FJR, now that is all she wants to ride on)

 

[gamorg02]

sounds good bro thanks. i appreciate the review. i am liking my shinko verge's, not sure if i can see spending that much more for just something that i like better cosmetically (altho the more correct speedo would be nice).

 

[Ridin Dirty]

Here's the metz installed on 18" RC Comp rims.

Metz ME880
120/70zr 18
180/55zr 18

 

[gamorg02]

fargo, u ever get some pics my man?

 

[Rand-5107]

Your wheels and tires look great. I'm still waiting on the chrome shop to finish mine. They should be done this week.

 

[Ridin Dirty]

Your wheels and tires look great. I'm still waiting on the chrome shop to finish mine. They should be done this week.

Thanks! After having black rims and tires for the last 13 years, I was ready for a change.