Tire Size

I am interested in putting Metzler ME888 Marathon Ultra tires on my 2006 RSTD. The stock tire sizes for this bike are: 150/90HB-15 Rear MT90HB-16 Front

The closest size in the Metzler (rear tire) is 150/80B-16

My question: will this work on my bike, or is a 16" tire too wide? (The front tire is 16).

Any technical tire help anyone can give will be appreciated.

And . . . anyone have any experience with the ME888 Marathon Ultras?

Thanks.

I believe that 16 inches refers to the diameter of the wheel rim. Unless you are buying a new wheel rim you cannot put a 16 inch tire on a 15 inch rim.

If I'm wrong, someone else please weigh in.

Gary

the widest rear tire I put on my 2007 is a 190 Metzeler ME880 , but you'll only have 1/4 of an inch clearance on the drive shaft

I believe that 16 inches refers to the diameter of the wheel rim. Unless you are buying a new wheel rim you cannot put a 16 inch tire on a 15 inch rim.

If I'm wrong, someone else please weigh in.

 

Gary

You are correct the 16" tire will NOT fit the 15" rim

Thanks to all for the info provided.

I know I am responding to an older post, but the Metzler 190 would be a full 1" wider than stock. Will that really fit without rubbing?

I have an ME 880 150/90 B 15 on the rear of my 06 RSTD. It fits fine, but after 13,500 km, all this year (around 8,000 miles) it is about 3/4 worn out. I ride single and have 46 psi in the tire, so maybe that's too much air. I don't know what normal wear should be for my bike and that tire.

Peter

The ME 880 is 26.06 dia and 6.22 wide. Compared to the Dunlop 404 that is 25.6 and 5.9. Both being 150/90-15. This according to specs on the various tire websites. The Avon AM26 Roadrider 160/80-15 is 25.1 dia and 6.4 wide. Does anyone know if there is space for a 6.4" wide tire?