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Tire Conversion Tables

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Written by Mr Tidy   
Friday, 11 June 2004

Reprinted by Permission from Mr Tidy's Tech Tips

 TIRE CONVERSION TABLES:
 (Road Star OEM in bold-italics)
Thanks to Bob Cody

FRONT TIRES

REAR TIRES

Metric

Alpha

Inch

Metric

Alpha

Inch

80/90 MH90 2.50/2.75 110/90 MP85 4.50/4.75
90/90 MJ90 2.75/3.00 120/90 MR90 4.50/4.75
100/90 MM90 3.25/3.50 130/80
 
5.00/5.10
110/90 MN90 3.75/4.00 130/90 MT90 5.00/5.10
120/80
 
4.25/4.50 140/80
 
5.50/6.00
120/90 MR90 4.25/4.50 140/90 MU90 5.50/6.00
130/90 MT90 5.00/5.10 150/80 MV85 6.00/6.25

 

 

 
150/90 MV85 6.00/6.25

 

 

 
160/80
 
6.80/7.00

 

 

 
180/55
 
7.00/7.25

 

 

 
200/60
 
7.90/8.00

 

 

 
230/50
 
9.50

 

 

TIRE / RIM SIZE TABLES:

Size

Rim

OAW

OAD

120/80V16  2.75  4.7  23.8
130/90H16 3.00 5.0 25.4
130/90V16 3.00 5.2  25.0
500S16 3.00  5.2  26.4
MT90H16 3.00 5.3 25.3
130/90H16 3.00 5.4 25.8
140/90H16 3.50 5.8 25.6
140/80VB16 3.50 5.9 24.8
140/90H16 3.50 6.0 25.8
150/80V16 3.50 6.2 25.4
160/80H16 4.00 6.4 26.1
160/80H16 4.00 6.8 26.1
200/60VB16 5.50 7.9 25.9
120/80V18 2.75  4.8  25.9
120/90V18 2.75 4.8 26.4
120/90H18 2.75  4.8 26.4
130/80V18 3.00 5.2 26.3
130/70VB18 3.50 5.4  25.4
150/70VB18 4.00 5.9  26.2
140/70V18 4.00  6.1  25.7
170/60VB18 4.50 6.9 26.0
180/55VB18 5.50 7.0 26.3
230/50X15  7.0-8.0 9.5  25.3



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  Comments (10)
Rear tire
Written by K Becker, on 11-10-2011 10:25
Road Star 2005 ,1700 
What is the max tire size for the rear that i can go without modifying anythings?...thanks
Tube versus Tube Type tires
Written by Hardley, on 01-05-2011 19:22
I have a 2005 Roadstar with alloy wheels that uses a Bridgestone G703 tubeless front tire. Can i use a Bridgestone G703 tube type tire on my alloy wheel?
max front wheel
Written by jlittlet, on 09-01-2010 21:53
Hello, I have been a reader for about 2 years and owner a lil longer than that. Love my roadstar and want to start makin mods. 04 Roadstar. What is the max size front wheel for my roadstar? 18 inch? 21 inch? Do i have to change the fender to go to 21 inch? 
 
Thanks
rear tire
Written by poohsdiddy, on 05-24-2010 12:31
2003 roadstar silverado : rear tire size- 150/80-16 . I am getting ready to put a new rear tire on ,the manual recommends bridgestones or dunlops , I've been hearing alot of good things about Metzelers for ware also how bad does a black rear tire look with a front WW
oversize
Written by ghost_flamed, on 04-15-2010 16:00
To answer any questions, I am running a 160/80-16 on my RS. Seems to be the max recommened size according to my dealer and my other tire dealer as well. handles really well at the dragon. 
I remeber I went as far as a 200 series tire on my Vstar.
max rear tire size
Written by bosv, on 11-26-2009 19:15
what is the max tire size for the rear that i can go without modifying things?...thanks
Max rear tire size
Written by steelwheell, on 10-15-2009 18:23
What is the max rear tire size for my stock Roadstar? thanks Steve
Written by MY-STAR-1, on 12-15-2007 15:58
HERE IS MY QUESTION .WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 130/90 AS OPPOSED TO A MT90? THE PRICE DIFFERENCE IS QUITE SIGNIFICANT MAKES ME KIND OF LEARY ABOUT GETTING A MT90.
tire size
Written by charliez, on 11-01-2007 22:18
That is a good question .I have been thinking the same.A little larger rear would look nice!Also how big a tire can you go with the stock rims?I have about 5 grand on mine & the tires (bridgestones) are looking a little worn.I think I will go with a different tire make next summer.
tires
Written by riggs65, on 07-04-2007 06:23
on average how long should tire last !

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