Tire size

ksvisionary Posted 2015-08-01 7:59 PM (#174056) Subject: Tire size Puddle Jumper Posts: 7 The specified tire size for the Vision rear tire is 180/60 R16 80H. Has anyone installed a 180/70 R16? My speedometer reads about 2MPH faster than I'm actually running and I think the taller tire would correct that. Any experience with the taller tire? V92SC Posted 2015-08-01 10:21 PM (#174061 - in reply to #174056) Subject: Re: Tire size Tourer Posts: 324 New Orleans, La, Yes I have. The 70 series tyre is taller and rubs every part of the swing arm close to the tyre especially on the tread that contacts the road ie mid tread. Don't do it. JMHO. Arkainzeye Posted 2015-08-01 10:24 PM (#174062 - in reply to #174056) Subject: Re: Tire size Visionary Posts: 3773 Pittsburgh, PA http://tire-size-conversion.com/speedometer-calibration/ Nozzledog Posted 2015-08-02 12:20 AM (#174066 - in reply to #174056) Subject: Re: Tire size Visionary Posts: 1229 Rancho Cucamonga, CA I am using the Michelin Commander 2. It is a 180/65B-16 tire. I have had no trouble with its size and my speedometer now reads the same as my gps. ksvisionary Posted 2015-08-04 5:22 PM (#174108 - in reply to #174066) Subject: Re: Tire size Puddle Jumper Posts: 7 I have 15K miles on the dunlop and she still has some tread left. Do you have a feel for how many miles you'll get out of the Michelin? Nozzledog Posted 2015-08-04 8:29 PM (#174118 - in reply to #174056) Subject: Re: Tire size Visionary Posts: 1229 Rancho Cucamonga, CA Not yet, only 5k on it and it still looks new.