'05 600RR OEM tire dimensions?

Tornado bait · 05-24-2005, 2:20 PM

According to Dunlop's site the recommended OE replacement is the D208ZR which has the following dimensions.
F dia. 23.74" X width 4.65"
R dia. 24.96" X width 6.97"

However I can't find the dimensions for the D218. I assume they are the same as the recommended replacement above, but I was wondering if anyone here had definitive info. The main reason I want to know is because the D208GP gives the bike slightly less trail for quicker steering and less stability than the D208ZR since it's front is shorter and rear taller, dimensions are as follows.
F dia. 23.52" X width 4.65"
R dia. 25.22" X width 7.33"

showmethebombs · 05-24-2005, 3:03 PM

Is it on the swingarm sticker or in the Manual?

Tornado bait · 05-25-2005, 12:41 PM

Nothing but inflation and load range info. They don't get as specific as actual tire specs.

showmethebombs · 05-25-2005, 1:09 PM

have you called the dealer? It might be a worthless venture...but you never know.

ccwilli3 · 05-25-2005, 1:33 PM

I have some tire data for a 2003 600RR...

The 208s compared to the GPa's I believe are shorter up front and taller up back. 8mm sticks in my head for some reason for the back.

I've got more diablo corsa info than GPa. Those are taller both front and rear. You'll need a 3mm drop up front to gain back some steering. I always leave the rear alone for all 180/55s as the rear ride height is usually welcome (I have the ohlins at 7mm longer than stock).

I also have some Pilot Power Race info as well... GPa sized (or slightly smaller) up front and taller out back by about 3mm I think. I went stock height up front on these and my std height in the rear. All of this is coming from memory and not the data I wrote down...

It should apply to the 2005 600RR...

wolley · 05-25-2005, 9:22 PM

You could go through all the trouble but really it isn't nescesary. For a track/race setup were you are trying to get 100% out of the bike it matters, but for the street casual track rider any 120/70/17 Fr and 180/55/17 rear will do.

If you install the tires and it feels sluggish you can drop the forks a little or if it's too quick and twitchythan raise them. I know the 208GP feel great on the 05 and going to try the new pilot race next.