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Posted by Troll
 - May 20, 2019, 07:57:41 AM

It's in the service manual as well as many tire suppliers fitment charts. The 800 uses a 3x16" wheel at both ends, the 1500 uses a 3.5x16" wheel at the rear, the 3"x 16" wheel at the front.

Posted by Lucky
 - May 20, 2019, 07:04:06 AM

Troll
I re-read your post, and saw that you said 130 ..3" vs 140..3", which may have lead to my failure to communicate well. The tire guy said the rear is 3.5, but idk

This went on the rear, with less issue that reinstalling the replacement (same size as was" front. Zero clearance issues

If there were wheels to support them, there is a great deal more clearance back there.

With new Michelin commander ii tires, it handles much better. Far more authoritative in Corning and feels better going down the road.

The Dunlop elite 3 (unknown mileage) which came on the bike when I bought it, had xx09 date stamps.

Btw, the front COULD take a wider tire, and stock would install on the bike easier,. If we used the racing bicycle trick of deflating tire during install. However I would STRONGLY SUGGEST that one maintain the same sidewall height ... Both due to clearance needs of the front caliper

Posted by Lucky
 - May 17, 2019, 15:37:37 PM

Hi Troll
Not discounting what you have said, do you have anything that references that? as that goes against what I have understood and I'd like to clear it up. Several places call for 3 to 4 " rim for the tire and if you could help me be safe i sure would appreciate that.

I do appreciate the reply and safety notice.

Michelin does list the 150 as fitting the bike. 

Posted by Troll
 - May 17, 2019, 12:19:19 PM

the 150/80-16 tire requires a 3.5" wide rim, the 130/90-16 uses a 3" wide rim. Stuffing that tire on the narrow rim will distort the profile and alter handling characteristics

Posted by Lucky
 - May 17, 2019, 10:26:22 AM

(i did try searching first)

Anyone try a 150/80-16 michelin commander II on the 800 rear?
it's 0.39" wider and a -0.47 diameter --  (0.235 lower/shorter -- but, i am going to a taller rear shock, EVENTUALLY)

Which is .02 wider, per side, and i am going to a 38 sprocket anyway ...

why the 150/80? i have a SCREAMING good deal on ONE

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