How wide is a 140 motorcycle tire?
How wide is a 140 motorcycle tire?
Tire Width Cross Reference Table
| Permissible Rim Widths | Metric | Standard Inch |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15, 2.50, 2.75 | 120 | 4.75 |
| 2.50, 2.75, 3.00 | 130 | 5.00 |
| 2.75, 3.00, 3.50 | 140 | 5.50 |
| 3.50, 4.00 | 150 | 6.00 |
How wide is a 130/80 motorcycle tire?
Plus Sizes
| 130/80-17 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Width inches (mm) | 5.12 (130) | 0.39 (10) 7.7% |
| Circum. inches (mm) | 79.13 (2009.99) | 1.98 (50.27) 2.5% |
| Sidewall Height inches (mm) | 4.09 (104) | 0.31 (8) 7.7% |
| Revolutions per mile (km) | 800.67 (497.51) | -19.53 (-12.14) -2.4% |
What is the highest speed rating for a motorcycle tire?
All tires have speed ratings that are represented by a letter or in some cases two letters that correspond to the maximum speed that is recommended for the tire while carrying a load corresponding to its designated load index….Speed ratings are as follows:
| Code | Rated Speed |
|---|---|
| V | 149 mph |
| W | 168 mph |
| Y | 186 mph |
| Z/ZR | 149+mph |
How wide is a 150 80 16 motorcycle tire?
Plus Sizes
| 150/80-16 | 130/90-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter inches (mm) | 25.45 (646.4) | 25.21 (640.4) |
| Width inches (mm) | 5.91 (150) | 5.12 (130) |
| Circum. inches (mm) | 79.95 (2030.73) | 79.21 (2011.88) |
| Sidewall Height inches (mm) | 4.72 (120) | 4.61 (117) |
What does B mean on a tire?
belted bias
If your tire size starts with LT rather than a P than it identifies the tire as a Light Truck tire. R indicates the construction used within the tires casing. R stands for radial construction. B means belted bias and D stands for diagonal bias construction.
What is the B in motorcycle tire size?
Construction. The letter R or B indicates the construction used to create the casing of the motorcycle tire. An R stands for radial construction and a B indicates the casing has a belted bias.
What size is MT90 16?
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| Size | MT90-16 |
|---|---|
| Section Width | 130. |
| Load Index Rating | 73.00 |
| Tire Aspect Ratio | 90.00 |
| Rim Size | 16 Inches |
Why are motorcycle rear tires wider?
A wide rear tire helps keep the back wheel aligned with the front wheel throughout the turns. A wider tire may also help transfer the power of larger motorcycle engines, lending increased acceleration and breaking as well as greater stability at higher speeds.
