Tires a very old subject.

[TheWalrus]

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.

[F6Dave]

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?

[TheWalrus]

F6Dave, no I didn't, my headlights were adjusted a bit on the high side anyway so it evened out when the back went up that inch or so.

I have a 30" inseam and can put both feet flat on the ground with this tire. My boots have a tall sole on them, about 1 1/4" added to my leg length.

F6Bster, my 2015 speedo would show 64 and GPS and speed traps would show 60. With the 70 series tire it is corrected, slightly over corrected but I am OK with that.

[F6Dave]

F6Dave, no I didn't, my headlights were adjusted a bit on the high side anyway so it evened out when the back went up that inch or so.

It's nice when things work out like that!