I think I have a PR3 problem

Got a trip coming up in a few weeks, and thought the current tires would not make it, so last week I called the local honda dealer about new tires. Gave them the sizes (120/70ZR18 front, & 170/60ZR17 rear) & model of bike (2007 St1300). Told me he could have PR3s here this week! I had him double check because on this forum I have read that the fronts were hard to get, but he said he would have them, and sure enough they arrived thursay (7/7).
Left the bike with him Friday morning & picked it up last night! Checked for missing fasteners & such, everything OK, rode 4 miles to my house. I am excited, new tires, week long trip coming up, and now I am ready to just get on the road... I parked in my driveway and walked around the bike to admire my new tires, and something caught my eye.... the front tire was a 110/80ZR18????? What??? - Nobody at the dealership told me they were substituting this size!! Michelin fitment guide shows this size sutable for a 2.5 to 3.0 rim - I believe the ST1300 is a 3.5. Now I am not a tire expert, but I think this would not be a safe application.
Before I go down & fire bomb the dealership this morning, is this size swap acceptable or OK for the ST1300?

tram

Yes, there are no OEM size front tires out yet for the front.

Personally- I wouldn't use it in that size. I would run the PR2 front in the correct size instead.

That's what I have been thinking. As soon as they open up today, they'll be doing a tire swap.

I, also, would have them swap it out. I don't consider one size down "unsafe", but it does give a different profile to the tire, which will make the bike handle a bit different, and could possibly affect treadwear some. If it were an emergency and that tire was the only tire available to get home on, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it and run it. But putting down your hard-earned money to get ready for a trip, make sure you get what you want.

Jim

Well, dealer says that they ordered the wrong tire - got a PR2 coming now.

tram said:

Well, dealer says that they ordered the wrong tire - got a PR2 coming now.

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Glad they have the right size on order. No PR3's yet I have had a order on file since January. Glad its working out. Big liability with what they did. Thats a real NO NO in oue book. Happy you noticed it. Ride safe on your trip. Tim