tire mounting question
 

My friend gave me a free tire that is practically brand new and I am wondering if it will fit on my 01 Gixxer 750. The tire size thats supposed to go on this rear wheel is a 180-55 zr 17 and he gave me a 160-60 zr 17. Will this fit I am only looking for this tire to get me through the season so If i dont like it I will burn it off.

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I just had to use that

It should fit.

But, I wouldn't do it.
And ill ride on cords or a patched tire...

Thats a pretty small tire. My bike runs a 160 rear stock and I just wasnt a fan of it. I ended up going to a 170 just to have something a little wider until I buy a bike that uses something bigger.

I would not, just me and like TMALL patches or cords don't bother me. What type of riding do you do? If you are more of a cruiser, take it easy putt around town guy I doubt it will matter.

DONT. you'll have terrrible handling, and your tire will have an overly square profile with pretty much ZERO cornering ability.

I wouldn't do it.

to tell you the truth this tire looks really wide for a 160... i currently have a 190 on the back of this bike and it doesnt look that much skinnier. I have put it side byb side with a 180 and it looks very comparable... anyways with all the rain we have been getting i have only been able to squeeze out maybe a 1k miles worth of riding and this tire only has to get me a month. So ill put it on and order up a new set of tires over the winter. The bike only sees the streets and a good majority of it is highway considering i have a 75mile commute to work that i take it on when the days are nice. I will throw it into a corner when i can but i dont push it on the streets

According to Dunlop: http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...tire.asp?id=92, you have a 5.5 inch wide wheel which they recommend a 180/55 tire. For their 160/60 tire they recommend a 4.5 inch wide wheel.

it may not even mount up due to the rim difference in width.

Amazing.