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16" tires

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 4:31 am
by egagnon3
I just got new tires fitted on my 750 Paso, and I tell you what a difference. I installed the Metzler tires recommended on the german Ducati pdf, found on this site. The rear tire was really close to the swing arm, and the license plate so I relocated the plate. The mechanic recommended adding a link to the chain to get an extra bit of length to the adjustment. The rear tire now has about 3/8 of an inch of clearance to the swingarm. The front is about 1/4 of an inch of clearance to fender. The bike sits abit higher so I'm thinking of extending the kickstand abit, but man does it handle better than the 7 year old Michelins. So far no complaints, I'll keep you posted.

Also, I have a friend who also owns a paso, but he needs a front rim, his is bent, does anyone have a spare front in good shape?

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 10:22 am
by higgy
Guzzitech should have a pile of them
http://ducpower.guzzitech.com/

and there is always ebay.........

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 6:19 pm
by Desmo_Demon
egagnon3 wrote:Also, I have a friend who also owns a paso, but he needs a front rim, his is bent, does anyone have a spare front in good shape?
I have a spare and I'm only two hours from Atlanta....assuming he is in your area. To save on freight, I may meet him part way between here and there if I have available time.

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 3:20 pm
by egagnon3
How much for the spare wheel? I sure we could drive up if needed.

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 3:07 pm
by Desmo_Demon
egagnon3 wrote:How much for the spare wheel? I sure we could drive up if needed.
PM sent.

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 12:49 am
by 88WhitePaso750
egagnon3 --> I just picked up a 1988 Paso 750. I have done quite a bit of research concerning tires and came across Ducati Germany's recommendations. I'm glad to hear you have had success installing the recommended tires. Did you have to do any modifications? What tires did you use?

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:26 pm
by Ozpaso
To save me searching all of the topics, could you please list the model and size of Metzler tires that you used.

I am about ready to give up my old tires.

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:57 pm
by paso750

Re: 16" tires

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 4:39 pm
by Banner65
I will sell my 750 Paso and for this reason I have some spare tires to be sold here.
All tires have been stored evacuated and sprayed with silicone in a dark box, so they are in a good condition, even not brand new. I have:
130 x 60 x 16 one tire Metzeler Price: 160€; shipping cost additionally
160 x 60 x 16 three tires Metzeler M59: 180€ each, shipping costs additionally

If anybody is interessted, please let me know. Shipping would be the best within Geramany.
contact also: banner65@gmx.net
Best regards!
Banner
12.06.2010: All tires sold out!! Tanks!