When I looked up tires for the ST on the Pirelli website I couldn't find any in the ST's size.The stock factory sizes, why do you ask?
I believe that's 10 mm wider. ( Or about 1/2" for you metrically challenged US types )Stock 1300's are listed as:
F: 120/70ZR - 18 radial
R: 170/60ZR - 17 radial
Those are listed as available.
The ST1100 use 110/80-18 front and 160/70-17 rear. However, I used the above sizes for my ST1100 because the stock rear ST1100 size is not made. They fit just fine. The first number is the width and the second number is the percentage of the width that is the sidewall. If you go up one size in width and down one in sidewall, you end up with basically the same height tire, just 10 cm wider.
I took everyones advise and went with the 180 /55 ZR-17 rear and the 120/70 ZR-18 front. Love the way it handles.For those of you who choose to ride the Pirelli Angel GTs, what sizes are you using?
What Shinko did you have?? it makes a difference. Why do I scrape toes on right side only?I am putting a 190 55 PR3 on my rear tomorrow. My question to the group?? I am getting uneven wear. I had cupping and now threads showing on only one side of the Shinko after about 9000 kms. I assume it is not aligned properly. I install myself. What did I do wrong????
Try balancing beads. I use Counteract.Problem is, I can't find a balancer for less than $150 or so.
Motorcycle tires, especially the front, generally wear a bit more on the left side because left turns are significantly longer than right turns. In left side driving countries, they wear more on the right side.no.. I don't turn left only!!! no track riding!!! Before someone asks....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-motorcycle-wheel-balancer-tire-truing-stand-max-10-High-Grade-Steel-/391753382956?hash=item5b36523c2c:g:1DcAAOSw2xRYaCF3thekaz, how does one obtain free PR3s??? I am jealous. Here in Newfoundland, I am paying $225 for the tire plus 15% tax and tire levy, then $40 to bring wheel to dealer to have tire installed. My birthday is this month, my darling wife is buying me a bead breaker, which I have ordered. Problem is, I can't find a balancer for less than $150 or so. My friend bought a balancer at harbor freight for less than $40 while he was vacationing in US!!! same one I am looking at for $140. Hurts to pay that much more. Harbor frieght won't ship to Canada.