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    Tires a very old subject.

    I have used and loved the OEM Stones for a while, G704 and 709s. Always great prices esp if during the spring sale/rebate. But looking at the highly rated Michelin Commander 3s and I see it only comes in a 65 series for the rear rather than the OEM 60. That would make the Metz set the bike about a third of an inch taller than the OEM tire. Don't think that would be a problem and maybe not noticeable but offers a little more ground clearance.
    thinking about giving it a try. Thoughts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2wheelsforme View Post
    I have used and loved the OEM Stones for a while, G704 and 709s. Always great prices esp if during the spring sale/rebate. But looking at the highly rated Michelin Commander 3s and I see it only comes in a 65 series for the rear rather than the OEM 60. That would make the Metz set the bike about a third of an inch taller than the OEM tire. Don't think that would be a problem and maybe not noticeable but offers a little more ground clearance.
    thinking about giving it a try. Thoughts?
    There was a post re rear tire size change a while back. If I recall, it was a 2018 GW owner wanting to use the same (2018 GW) tire on his F6B. The new bikes supposedly have a 200/55 R16 and the F6B has a 180/60 R16.
    He stated that it fit fine on the rim and no clearance issues. He seemed to like the wider look and performance, but I never heard more about it.
    Just my thoughts. Sorry to not answer your question exactly.

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    Not sure if the load rating for the Commander 3's would be up to the Bridgestone. The 704 & 709 was designed for the F6B where as the Commander was suited to lighter sport bikes. Worth asking around to be sure.

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    Well after thinking for a short time about the 200 from the billsim link I have now decided to leave well enough alone.

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    Several years ago at a Valkyrie rally I met a guy riding a GL1800 with the Valkyrie's 180/70-16 rear tire. He liked the extra ground clearance, and the 70 series is much easier to mount than the 60 series.

    I'm sure the Valkyrie tires have a load rating similar to the Wing. However, I remember looking at some 65 series tires online recently (forget which brand) and the load rating was significantly lower.

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    You had me at...
    Quote Originally Posted by woody View Post
    The 704 & 709 was designed for the F6B...
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    Quote Originally Posted by F6Dave View Post
    Several years ago at a Valkyrie rally I met a guy riding a GL1800 with the Valkyrie's 180/70-16 rear tire. He liked the extra ground clearance, and the 70 series is much easier to mount than the 60 series.

    I'm sure the Valkyrie tires have a load rating similar to the Wing. However, I remember looking at some 65 series tires online recently (forget which brand) and the load rating was significantly lower.
    This is exactly what I have been doing for the last 10 years. 180/70R-16, be sure it's a radial. It does give more ground clearance, it fits perfectly and no change in handling. It also helps correct my speedo which was showing 65 when I was going 60, verified by both GPS and speed zone radar signs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheWalrus View Post
    This is exactly what I have been doing for the last 10 years. 180/70R-16, be sure it's a radial. It does give more ground clearance, it fits perfectly and no change in handling. It also helps correct my speedo which was showing 65 when I was going 60, verified by both GPS and speed zone radar signs.
    Did you need to realign the headlights with a taller rear tire?

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    I put a 65 on recently. It was more of a change than I expected. Going from a worn out 60 to a new 65 is about 1/2" higher.
    I like that it fixes the speedo and odo. But, I don't like sitting up higher. I'll go back to a 60 next time.
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