
2004 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
2-5
TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
2.2
GENERAL
1
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Only the
tires listed in the fitment tables below can be used for
replacement. Mismatching tires and rims can cause dam-
age to the tire bead during mounting. Using tires other
than those specified can adversely affect motorcycle
handling and could result in death or serious injury.
See
Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim
size and contour are marked on the rim’s exterior surface.
Example:
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
●
MT
designates the rim contour.
●
3.5
is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
●
17.0
is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, mea-
sured at the bead seat diameter.
●
DOT
means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
See
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
DUNLOP SPORTMAX RADIAL II
TIRE SIZE
17 in. – Front
MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
120/70 ZR17 D207FY
17 in. – Rear
MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT
0.33 in.
180/55 ZR17 D207U