Wet Tyre sizes

[Godzilla]

I have noticed that Metzeler sell wets in a 190/60 R 17 size. Is this right for the S1000RR or will it mess with the DTC and ABS?

[Godzilla]

Does any body know the answer to this please?

[awelch85]

190/55 is the stock size. I have a 190/50 on mine and don't have any problems, but there was another thread where the guy had a 190/50 and the DTC light was lit up a lot. The bike is supposed to calibrate every time you turn it on and roll, so if the tire fits the wheel and isn't touching the bike IMO I think you'll be fine.

[War-Eagle]

I ran a 180/50 when I had my bike extended so that I could clear the original brake mount. I never once had an issue with the dtc when I would cruise around. And I pushed the bike in the corners a lil faster than I should have with the crappy drag tire.

[Le Roy]

Originally Posted by Godzilla

I have noticed that Metzeler sell wets in a 190/60 R 17 size. Is this right for the S1000RR or will it mess with the DTC and ABS?

i have the same question for Pirelli rain tires 190\60, anybody tried this setup on track during a rain?

[Thugsfatboy]

Originally Posted by Le Roy

i have the same question for Pirelli rain tires 190\60, anybody tried this setup on track during a rain?

Yes i have the same question

[senator8]

Not all tyres are equal.
You need to find out the measurements of the tyre from Metzeler.

For example a U.S made Dunlop d211gpa 190/60 is 191.3w x 657.4 diameter but the U.K made kr108 195/65 is only 191w x 656 diameter.

I am currently running Dunlop front 125/80 which is only 1mm taller but 5mm narrower than a q2 120/70.

I use dunlop wets and the rear 190/55 is 7mm taller and 9mm narrower than q2 190/55

Hope all this made sense. So check the actual sizing, as maybe the pirelli or metzeler wet 190/60 is similar to the Tyres you are already using.

[Thugsfatboy]

Cheers for that ,i picked up a set today which are the front is ok but could only get a rear in 180/60 and whilst i know its the wrong size i only have these in the case its wet and got them for a song instead of the normal $700

worst case i will turn the tc off if it doesnt work and just have a play

[redleader666]

Originally Posted by Godzilla

I have noticed that Metzeler sell wets in a 190/60 R 17 size. Is this right for the S1000RR or will it mess with the DTC and ABS?

Just used that tire at Brno this last week and had no probs. Very sticky. Wrapped them in Saran wrap after dismount to hopefully help them last a little while till needing again.