170 Or 180 Rear Tyre On The 900ss Carby

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by ck_uk, Jun 18, 2020.

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170 or 180 Rear Tyre on the 900ss - what do you run?

  1. 170

    12 vote(s)
    57.1%

  2. 180

    9 vote(s)
    42.9%
  1. Just interested in what rear tyre other owners out there choose?
     
    #1 ck_uk, Jun 18, 2020
  2. I've seen rear huggers with holes rubbed through the side from running a 180.
     
    #2 98 SPS, Jun 18, 2020
  3. I've run a 180 rear for several years. Gives much wider option on tyres, no impact on handling at all. I have replaced the original hugger with a carbon fibre aftermarket unit and no problems with tyre rubbing.
     
    #3 Neil900SS, Jun 18, 2020
  4. I run a 170, but I can appreciate the lack of tyre choice
     
    #4 Desmoquattro, Jun 18, 2020
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  5. #5 Mr-Superlight, Jun 19, 2020
  6. Mk1 SL have always run a 180. No problems with rubbing.
     
    #6 Broduc64, Jun 19, 2020
  7. Not a carby but I have just ordered my second 180/55/17. And I did rub a hole in the hugger, not side but front so took it off. Looks far better and no issues have arisen as a result.
     
    #7 Billywiztheelder, Jun 19, 2020
  8. 170
     
    #8 portboy, Jun 20, 2020
  9. 180
     
    #9 Jon Wright, Jun 20, 2020
  10. 170, but (idly) thinking about going to 160 even, given the right size wheel
     
    #10 Hejira858, Jun 21, 2020
  11. oh.......... you like drifting then in a straight line, thinking of cross winds bro.
     
    #11 portboy, Jun 21, 2020
  12. Given the huge effect the size of the fairing has in crosswords, can't think the tyre size will make any significant difference
     
    #12 Hejira858, Jun 21, 2020
  13. less contact with the road, just a thought.
     
    #13 portboy, Jun 21, 2020
  14. Motorcycle fairings have no effect in cross words.
     
    #14 Mark9, Jun 21, 2020
    Last edited: Jun 21, 2020
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  15. Had 180 when I bought it. Then renewed with 180. After that, saw 170 was factory spec so next change went that way. The change was like she'd lost her fat arse. Simply more nimble.
     
    #15 corrosio non forsit, Jun 21, 2020
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  16. I have three carby 900's and a 900ss ie. Three have 170 rear tyres and one a 180. I'm not sure the 180 would clear a std Ducati hugger? In Oz its easier to get 180 width tyres.
     
    #16 bikemad, Jun 22, 2020
  17. 180
     
    #17 Tedjeparre, Jun 22, 2020
  18. Is the 170 rear tyre what it comes with out of the factory? My 1993 900SS is due some new tyres and grateful of any recommendations. My bike has the standard rear hugger so would probably avoid the 180 size to avoid potential issues. Thanks!
     
    #18 900theginge, Sep 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
  19. Bought my bike (900SL) it has a 180 pirelli rear and I assume standard carbon hugger, no issues. My mate had a 900SS with 180 and it rubbed on the chain? When I renew I’ll go for a 180 again
     
    #19 Vader, Sep 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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