velofish Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Looks like the Angel St is the replacement. Any feedback, comments? Also, I'd like to switch from the 160/60 to the 150. 150/70 is the replacement size? Thanks, and sorry for the tire thread. 1
docc Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Standard fitment for the early V11 Sport was a 170. Many of us have gone to 160, but I've not heard of going down to a 150 - that seems mighty narrow for the 4.5" rim. I've used up quite a few Angel ST with no complaints and am currently working through my second or third GT which seems to give a better "end of life" margin as they play up. When the ST looks like it's getting thin, they're done!
stewgnu Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Standard fitment for the early V11 Sport was a 170. Many of us have gone to 160, but I've not heard of going down to a 150 - that seems mighty narrow for the 4.5" rim. I've used up quite a few Angel ST with no complaints and am currently working through my second or third GT which seems to give a better "end of life" margin as they play up. When the ST looks like it's getting thin, they're done! No kidding, they go from 'hmm, looks a bit worn', to 'eek! it's a terminator tyre!' in no time. I put Avon 3d's on mine and they are bloomin marvelous- best tyres I've ever used.
velofish Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Standard fitment for the early V11 Sport was a 170. Many of us have gone to 160, but I've not heard of going down to a 150 - that seems mighty narrow for the 4.5" rim. I've used up quite a few Angel ST with no complaints and am currently working through my second or third GT which seems to give a better "end of life" margin as they play up. When the ST looks like it's getting thin, they're done! Wait, I thought that the original fit was a 160? It was a 170?
velofish Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Standard fitment for the early V11 Sport was a 170. Many of us have gone to 160, but I've not heard of going down to a 150 - that seems mighty narrow for the 4.5" rim. I've used up quite a few Angel ST with no complaints and am currently working through my second or third GT which seems to give a better "end of life" margin as they play up. When the ST looks like it's getting thin, they're done! No kidding, they go from 'hmm, looks a bit worn', to 'eek! it's a terminator tyre!' in no time. I put Avon 3d's on mine and they are bloomin marvelous- best tyres I've ever used. Yep, went frorm looking a bit worn to showing cord about 150 miles later.
velofish Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Crap. Just checked the manual and it did come with 170 originally. I could swear I ran a 150 before. Will I be ok with the 150. In the middle of allergy season here and I feel like my head's stuffed full of cotton balls. Apologies.
docc Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 The tire charts I've looked at for the 4.5 inch rim seem to allow for a size over (170) and a size under (150) with the 160 landing in the middle of the range.
velofish Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks Docc. I'll stick with the 150 and see how it works. I'm pretty sure I've used a 150 before.
velofish Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 160/60 Pirelli Diablo. The sport touring version.
docc Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 For sure, post back how it changes the handling and how the new tire holds up. I would suspect the profile will be flattened out a bit to the detriment of center wear and maybe a little more abrupt turn in/ somewhat reduced contact patch during cornering. Of course, that's all just thinking about it (keyboard quarterback )
velofish Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 Here it is mounted, the new 150. Width is:6 3/32"155 mm Looks round. Unfortunately, due to work obligations, I won't be able to get a ride in for another fortnight or so, but I'll let yinz know how it rides.
stewgnu Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 See you went for the GT over the ST- probably a good move. Profile looks ok, no? Could you post a pic looking at the back of the bike when it's fitted?
Dan M Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I recently put the Angel GTs on my 02. Good grip wet & dry. The '02 comes with a 180. My last 2 rears have been 170s. (wider wheel than the '00) Turns in quicker with the 170 but is not as stable at speed.
LowRyter Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 The GT replaced the ST which is no longer available. I went with Dunlops in 170 size due to $$$. Seems fine.
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