130 series rear tire?

[Vic]

I have a 130/17 rear tire laying around. It is a Avon Distanzia, Like NEW! Is it okay to run on the rear of my Dl1000?

[greywolf]

It's a bad idea. It's much too narrow for a rim designed to take a 150 width tire.

[Vic]

Whats the worst that can happen besides having a smaller contact patch?

[greywolf]

It's very easy to run out of tread when cornering. Also, the proper sidewall angle to brace the carcass against side forces is gone. One size over is about the only safe change that may be done and that's not with all brands. You are talking about two sizes under.

[Vic]

I installed the 130 rear. It fits very well, just a hair skinnier. Rides great.

[randyo]

I have a 130/17 rear tire laying around. It is a Avon Distanzia, Like NEW! Is it okay to run on the rear of my Dl1000?

the Avon distanzia in 130 witdh is designed for a 2½-3½" rim

the V-strom rear wheel is 4", the profile will suffer from distorted shape, potential to loose bead seal when cornering and a 130 does not have the same load capacity so your payload potential will suffer

[clovett]

I installed the 130 rear. It fits very well, just a hair skinnier. Rides great.

I took my wife on a fairly fast paced ride last week, and ever since, I have had a slight pulse upon application of front brakes. Very slight. We went on very steep roads, and might have gotten them a bit hot, but I did not over ride the brakes.

These guys are trying to give you some good advice, but it's apparent you were going to use that 130 regardless of what anyone said. It's a shame because from the above comment you plan on pushing the DL1000 as hard as a sport bike. If you were going to baby the thing around and ride like an old man I wouldn't see it as being a huge problem. But for fast riding with lots of corners... Hope that works out for you.

[Vic]

These guys are trying to give you some good advice, but it's apparent you were going to use that 130 regardless of what anyone said. It's a shame because from the above comment you plan on pushing the DL1000 as hard as a sport bike. If you were going to baby the thing around and ride like an old man I wouldn't see it as being a huge problem. But for fast riding with lots of corners... Hope that works out for you.

So now I have to take advice as gospel? I was just getting a feel for what you all think. Why is it a SHAME that I want to corner the strom? This tire fits just fine, and has about a quarter inch smaller contact patch. :rolleyes:

[clovett]

So now I have to take advice as gospel? I was just getting a feel for what you all think. Why is it a SHAME that I want to corner the strom? This tire fits just fine, and has about a quarter inch smaller contact patch. :rolleyes:

I say corner like a madman and scrape pegs

[biggyfries]

I know you will not have an issue with the lesser load capacity--don't forget the 130/90/17 is the stock size for the early Goldwings, and I've seen them loaded down like a semi truck, and doubt you could overload it on your KLR.

As to handling, there may indeed be a compromise somewhere, but its the kind of thing that might reduce your lap time in a roadrace, or make a small decrease in treadlife of the shoulders on a track bike.

In other words, it may not be the optimal choice, but I'd bet your bike will be very servicable for a long time with that 130 tire on the rear.

[donstrom6]

I say corner like a madman and scrape pegs


Better yet, ride 2-up. Often. Often and fast in the corners. Yeah, that's the ticket.

Hey! Nominations for 2009 Darwinian Awards aren't closed yet, are they?? :rolleyes:

[Vic]

I know you will not have an issue with the lesser load capacity--don't forget the 130/90/17 is the stock size for the early Goldwings, and I've seen them loaded down like a semi truck, and doubt you could overload it on your KLR.

As to handling, there may indeed be a compromise somewhere, but its the kind of thing that might reduce your lap time in a roadrace, or make a small decrease in treadlife of the shoulders on a track bike.

In other words, it may not be the optimal choice, but I'd bet your bike will be very servicable for a long time with that 130 tire on the rear.

This seems like the most logical and thought out answer here.

I need to remind myself that forums are filled with many different people, many of which know very little about the way their machines work.

[clovett]

I know you will not have an issue with the lesser load capacity--don't forget the 130/90/17 is the stock size for the early Goldwings

Actually I believe the stock size for an early Goldwing is a 4.50x 17, which is even thinner than a 130/90/17. Everyone upgraded to the 130/90/17 as soon as they could, which was the largest size you could put on it without risking rubbing the tires. Can't imagine why anyone would want a larger rear tire. What a waste.

[Vic]

Actually I believe the stock size for an early Goldwing is a 4.50x 17, which is even thinner than a 130/90/17. Everyone upgraded to the 130/90/17 as soon as they could, which was the largest size you could put on it without risking rubbing the tires. Can't imagine why anyone would want a larger rear tire. What a waste.

For our bikes(which are supposed to be used on the dirt as well as the street), should have skinnier tires than other street or touring bikes. Dirt bikes need to sink to the bottom of the sand or dirt, not float on top.
Street bikes benefit from a wider contact patch. More rubber on the tarmac, more grip.
Vstroms have the best of both worlds.

[cbrxxcess]

I need to remind myself that forums are filled with many different people, many of which know very little about the way their machines work.

Yep your right I have no idea as to why you would even take the time to listen to a couple of beginners like Greywolf and randyo.

I would tell you to spend some time talking to those who make the tires but hey I am sure they are just the idiots that make them.:rolleyes: