DR650 tyres

[tim46]

Hey guys,

Does anyone run a 130 section rear tyre on their DR?
Is there plenty of clearance?
If you run a 130 can you use the tube from the stock 120 section tyre?

I need a new rear and am considering a Mitas E 08, which doesn't come in a 120 section.

[zeRax]

yes and yes~ got a 130 MT21 on atm np

[GaZBur]

120 is too small you can run a 140 Ok . I have also used 150/70 and 160/60 road tyres on the DR, you need to trim a fraction off the chain side to fit a 160.

[bart]

I find 130 about right. 140's wear uneven, and you end up with flat in the middle and big nobs on the sides. Gives you the shits on seal......(waits for the 'chicken strip' jokes)

[zeRax]

I find 130 about right. 140's wear uneven, and you end up with flat in the middle and big nobs on the sides. Gives you the shits on seal......(waits for the 'chicken strip' jokes)

chicken strips, sheezes :P, you should tip her right over and have outmost faith in the little flexing knobs on the road taking all that side flex and momentum etc etc, loving teh dr ;D , heavy trail riding beasty, got some good air going up some good hills out port underwood other weekend ;x farking launches up hills

[blenheimgs/dakar]

i have one you can try if you wish