Anyone running a late model Wide Glide 180/60/17 rear tire on a Street bob?
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12-13-2012 | 11:21 PM
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Hi Gommee, Yes I am referring to the WG tire because as far as I know it is a 180mm tire on a 4.5" rim?? It has the same aspect ratio as the SE180 tire, so what is the diff aside from the price.
Thanks for the tip regarding the Pirelli. If I use the night dragon on the rear, do I have to run a bias ply tire up front as well? What will happen if I don't?
Thanks for the tip regarding the Pirelli. If I use the night dragon on the rear, do I have to run a bias ply tire up front as well? What will happen if I don't?
There are only a few manufacturers of a 180/60 17.
If you start checking into the 180 manufacturers, most 180s are Radial. The SE502 and the Night Dragon are Bias. I have yet to find 100/90 19 in radial. You can mix rear radial and front bias, but I chose not to. I wanted to keep bias front and rear.
Also, the Night Dragon has a different profile as well. The surface extends further around the tire for better cornering.
There is no issue mixing and matching radial and bias on a bike.
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12-14-2012 | 02:20 AM
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12-15-2012 | 06:43 AM
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Thanks Jaystn62 thats the info I was looking for. At least that Michelin Scorcher is a valid 180mm alternative to the SE180 tire probably at a cheaper price.
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12-15-2012 | 07:10 AM
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