After about 5,200 miles it's time for a new front tire. Anyone put a slightly larger tire on a Superlow?

The current 120/70-17 is a bit small, I was thinking about a 130/70-17 and wondered if it'll fit/look ok.

Thanks!

 

I'll be also looking for alternate tires to replace the stockers, the sizes limit choices a bit.

 

I haven't ever thought of using a bigger front tyre, although I would go up a size on the rear of mine! Have you actually found a 130/70 x 17? Our SuperLows have low profile tyres, compared with other Sporties, more in line with other types of modern bike and the 120/70 is widely used on other brands. There are 130/80 dresser tyres, but I suspect they will be a bit OTT on a solo Sporty.

 

New front tire only after 5200 miles?
BTW there are 130/70/17 tires out there if you want.

http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tube...otorcycle-tire

They will also fit with the mid-glide front-end on Superlows without any modification.

 

Yeah, I got a 2014 883 super low with 6500 miles and the front tire is no were close to being worn out.

 

not sure if its relevant, but i have rims from a 2008 low. i have Dunlop D404 110/90-19 for my front tire. its nice and beefy and i like the way it fills the space

 

It's all those stoppies!

SuperLows have a smaller diameter and wider rim, 18" not 19" and a stock 120/70 tyre. So it is wider than all other Sporties, but with a lower sidewall.

 

My '12 1200C has the larger front tire and it felt like it was too much tire for it until I upgrade my front fork springs to Progressives. Now it feels like it belongs there.

 

Progressives whats exactly?! What mischief have you been up to?

 

Still riding stock HD Dunlops with 15k on both front and rear. I'll probably get the tires changed before winter.