Just wondering if anyone had insight on if I can put a bias tire on my bike for the rear tire.

Stock states that the Michelin is a Radial tire but I am looking to go with Perilli Night Dragons on the front and rear and the front seems to be radical and the back would be bias. Wondering if I need to look for another tire since it seems they only come in bias for the rear. Any insight or advice. I know Tincup highly recommends them. Attached is a picture of what I’m looking to put on.

 

The Pirelli 90/90-21 54H is bias ply; the 180/60-17 75V is bias ply.

You're good to go, and you will love them. Use Ride On for dynamic balancing and added puncture protection. 7 ounces in the front 90/90, 14 ounces in the 180/60 rear...


Bike Bandit for better pricing...

https://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tub...e-tire/p/19536

 

You've been pointed in the right direction...


But where do you see that the stock tire(s) are Radials?

The Dunlops or Michelin Scorchers would have been Bias

 

Thank you for the tip and the different site. They have been ordered

 

Nice! And as Multi did point out the Scorchers that were OEM when I bought my '13 were also bias ply.

You will love the Night Dragons. Keep in mind they're a more performance oriented tire with their profile and composition and don't respond well to lower tire pressures. Lower pressures will lead to handling issues and accelerated wear.

On my 90/90 front, 39 - 41 PSI is the sweet spot; the rear 180/60 it's 42- 44 PSI. Experiment a bit, you will notice even a 1 - 2 PSI change. See what feels best for you but don't run them too low.

If you want to try the Ride On <love that stuff!> spin balancing/wheel weights won't be needed. I pick it up on eBay in a 3 pack: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ride-On-Mot...item238c4eecdc