Ad Widget

Collapse

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.
X

hi, I NEED HELp WITH FINDING A REAR TIRE!?!?!

Collapse
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    hi, I NEED HELp WITH FINDING A REAR TIRE!?!?!

    hi, i just bought a 1994 katana 600, it needs a new rear tire and its hard finding one thats a 140 wide, does anyone know if you can fit a 150 on the stock rim??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
    Tags: None
  • #2
    The general consensus around here is to put a 150/70 on it. The metzeler z6, pirelli strada's, continental road attacks are the ones you will be told the most here. I just put the road attacks on mine but haven't ridden on any of these listed yet. Search Cyberpoets stuff on here about tires. There's a lot of good info on here.

    Welcome to KR.
    sigpic
    1990 750 KAT, 2010 ZX-14

    Comment

    • #3
      This past fall I replaced my 150 for a 140 and have regretted it ever since (for cosmetic reasons). I would suggest the 150 as well. That's what I had on before and didn't have any problems.

      Welcome!
      -Izzy

      "If you're gonna be a turd, go lay on the lawn."
      -My wife

      Comment

      • #4
        why did you go with a 140?

        Comment

        • #5
          Originally posted by tnez21 View Post
          why did you go with a 140?
          140/80 is the stock size on a pre
          02 Katana 600 (weekend toy) 11.892 @ 111.92 MPH
          90 GSXR 750/1216
          96 Chevy S-10 (work truck)
          87 Rear Engine Dragster 8.46 @ 157MPH
          sigpic

          Comment

          • #6
            I use 150 on my 1990.

            My preference is the Pilot Powers, but currently use the Pilot Roads. Both really good, the Powers seem a little more suited for the tight twisties, the Roads last longer and are great for commuting and still stick well in the corners.

            Comment

            • #7
              Originally posted by willy View Post
              does anyone know if you can fit a 150 on the stock rim??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
              motorcycleanchor.com - motorcycleanchor Resources and Information.
              http://www.motorcycleanchor.com/Katana/kat_tires.html
              motorcycleanchor.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re looking for. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, motorcycleanchor.com has it all. We hope you find what you are searching for!


              page down twice.
              How To Install Race Tech Emulators & Rebuild Forks
              How To Repack Yoshimura RS3 Exhaust
              How To Install Oil Cooler Fans
              How To Install Audiovox Cruise Control On A 1998+ Katana

              Comment

              • #8
                140/80 is stock on pre98 600 and 150/70 on pre98 750. Both have the 3.5 inch rear rim. So yes you can run a 150/70 on there just fine. I run a 160/60 on my bike just because everyone says I can not do it. It is not safe Never had a problem with it. You do however have to choose the right tire for this. The Michelins, Metzlers, few others will work. The Bridgestone 160/60 will not fit.
                www.mopowersports.com

                Comment

                • #9
                  Originally posted by HS2020 View Post
                  140/80 is stock on pre98 600 and 150/70 on pre98 750. Both have the 3.5 inch rear rim. So yes you can run a 150/70 on there just fine. I run a 160/60 on my bike just because everyone says I can not do it. It is not safe Never had a problem with it. You do however have to choose the right tire for this. The Michelins, Metzlers, few others will work. The Bridgestone 160/60 will not fit.
                  Dunlop Qualifiers also work!

                  Comment

                  Previous template Next
                  Working...
                  X