Need Tires for Laguna Seca

[91redduck]

What are the best tire sizes for a (87) Laguna Seca? I've heard that the bike's handling can be significantly affected by bad tire sizes.. maybe because of the 16 inch rims??

'Tho I bought the bike a couple of years ago, I haven't had a chance to ride it yet, but want to this summer.

The tires on it now were made in 1998; they haven't been used much, and aren't cracking, but I'm still worried about their age.

The tires that came on it when I bought it are 160/60ZR16 Rear & 130/60ZR16 Front.

But I can't find this size out there Closest are: Dunlop Qualifiers: Rear 160/60; Front 130/70.

Would this combination work out OK?

There are some Michelin A59x / M59x of the right size on ebay, built in 2004, but I'd like to get some made a bit later if possible...

Charlie-Ski

[ERIC SUMMERS]

Hello Charlie,
I used Mezler Comp K's on my 750 sport it has 16 inch. wheels on it .
I cannot remember the exact size but I went one size larger in the outsize diameter to get to the diameter of a 17 inch. tire.This was my track bike.it handled very well with these larger profile/diameter tires on it.You might have to hunt for these tires as I believe that Metzler quit making them
Tnxs. Eric.

[ducati588]

[91redduck]

I certainly will try to contact Michel. Thanks!

The idea of using &0% tires, thus making the 16 inch rim 17 inches intrigues me. There appears to be enough static clearance under the fenders, but I worry about dynamic clearance.

[Rocket Rick]

[91redduck]

[Rocket Rick]

[BevelHead]

[andb1]

i,m in the same boat as you i have a db1 with 16"rims and i can,t find the right size tyres anywhere

[darnold]

Here is what you need. They are sized for the Montjuich and came with disk carriers to fit the disks from the Oscam wheels or you can use the 280/300 brembo disks. The front is 3.50x17 and the rear is 5.00x17. They are forged AZ80 magnesium and then machined. What I like is that they are made to the Campagnolo pattern but have a modern cush drive and 520 sprocket.





-dan