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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL
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WARNING
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WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Use only
Buell approved tires. See a Buell dealer. Using non-
approved tires can adversely affect stability, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00133a)
See
Figure 2-1.
Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim
size and contour are marked on the rim’s exterior surface.
Example:
J17 x 3.5 MT DOT
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J
designates the tire and rim standard.
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17
is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, measured
at the bead seat diameter.
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3.5
is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
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MT
designates the rim type.
●
DOT
means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Refer to
Table 2-7.
Figure 2-1. Rim Markings
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Table 2-7. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
TIRE SIZE
17 in. – Front
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II
120/70 ZR17 D208FW
17 in. – Rear
MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II
180/55 ZR17 D208M
17 in. – Front
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
Pirelli Diablo SYNC
120/70 ZR17 (XB9SX only)
17 in. – Rear
MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
Pirelli Diablo SYNC
180/55 ZR17 (XB9SX only)
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