Rear tire size for 2011 RS

[blambert]

Folks,

buying new rear tire -kuhmo escarta LX platinum size 225/60R/15 Any issues with this size tire

 

[Bob Denman]

It's a bit tall... the OEM is 225/50-15
I've heard that some folks use a 215/60-15 with pretty good luck...

 

[Chupaca]

Should work..!!

you will have a variation in the speed and distance readings. Speed you can check with gps. Depends on how important that is to you other wise should be fine..:thumbup:

 

[BikerDoc]

Unless you have an overwhelming reason for the bigger tire, I wouldn't risk upsetting the nanny.. she is so picky....

 

[MarkLawson]

My 215/60R15 Michelin HydroEdge has my speedometer within 1 mph of my GPS & often they show the same speed.

 

[blambert]

So I read on this board that the 60R is better for tracking of the bike MPH to GPS readings and since the standard tire is 225, that is why I went with the 225/60R/15

 

[blambert]

So my dealer is telling me that my 225/60r/15 rear tire is rubbing the rear fender - standard size is 225/50r/15 - I have not seen the bike has anyone put on the 225/60r/15 before - do I have to shim the rear fender up? or will this just not work?

 

[blambert]

225/60r/15 tire does not fit on the RS model - going back to 225/50/15 rear tire

 

[Bob Denman]

I thought that it might be a bit tall for your application; I was keeping my fingers crossed that it would work... :shocked: