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2006 Buell Ulysses: Chassis 2-5
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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS 2.2
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
● J designates the tire and rim standard.
●
17 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, measured
at the bead seat diameter.
● 3.5 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
● MT desinates 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 J17 x 3.50 MT DOT 0.33 in.
Dunlop D616F
120/70 R17
17 in. – Rear J17 x 5.50 MT DOT 0.33 in.
Dunlop D616
180/55 R17