silvergoose
Tuned and Synch'ed
The tire choices for the Stelvio are very few, so I started reviewing other tire sizes. I would like to have the opinion of the board.
I would like to travel on some dirt/gravel roads, but riding tarmac to get there. The Perilli Scorpion tires leave a lot to be desired on all but the best graded dirt road and mud is a non player. Enter the Heidenau tires. Reports are very good for wear and very acceptable as a dual sport tire, but the problem is the tire size.
The stock tire for the Stelvio is 180/55/17, the largest Heidenau tire is 150/60/17 or 150/70/17.
The following are the dims of the tires:
Heidenau Heidenau Scorpion
150/60/17 150/70/17 180/55/17
4.02 inches 4.69 3.9 side wall height
6.69 inches 6.69 7.09 width
25.06 inches 26.37 24.8 Diameter
78.64 inches 82.84 77.9 Circum.
805.71 764,81 813.39 Revs/mile
I do not want to spend money on new wheels, but I would like to change tires to something more in tune to my riding.
I need opinions, Please don't say run the mfg size only. I would like some real input as to the pros and cons of going with the different size tires.
Thanks
I would like to travel on some dirt/gravel roads, but riding tarmac to get there. The Perilli Scorpion tires leave a lot to be desired on all but the best graded dirt road and mud is a non player. Enter the Heidenau tires. Reports are very good for wear and very acceptable as a dual sport tire, but the problem is the tire size.
The stock tire for the Stelvio is 180/55/17, the largest Heidenau tire is 150/60/17 or 150/70/17.
The following are the dims of the tires:
Heidenau Heidenau Scorpion
150/60/17 150/70/17 180/55/17
4.02 inches 4.69 3.9 side wall height
6.69 inches 6.69 7.09 width
25.06 inches 26.37 24.8 Diameter
78.64 inches 82.84 77.9 Circum.
805.71 764,81 813.39 Revs/mile
I do not want to spend money on new wheels, but I would like to change tires to something more in tune to my riding.
I need opinions, Please don't say run the mfg size only. I would like some real input as to the pros and cons of going with the different size tires.
Thanks