170 Or 180 Rear Tyre On The 900ss Carby

I've seen rear huggers with holes rubbed through the side from running a 180.

 

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.

 

I run a 170, but I can appreciate the lack of tyre choice

 

Still a fair bit of choice in 170/60?
I've used Dunlop Qualifiers and Bridgestone BT-016.
https://www.bikespeeduk.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=43
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/motorbike-tyres-170-60-17/?orderby=prix

 

Mk1 SL have always run a 180. No problems with rubbing.

 

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.

 

170

 

180

 

170, but (idly) thinking about going to 160 even, given the right size wheel

 

oh.......... you like drifting then in a straight line, thinking of cross winds bro.

 

Given the huge effect the size of the fairing has in crosswords, can't think the tyre size will make any significant difference

 

less contact with the road, just a thought.

 

Motorcycle fairings have no effect in cross words.

 

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.

 

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.

 

180