Tire Specifications - Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual

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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
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WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Only the
tires listed in the fitment table below can be used for
replacement. Mismatching tires and rims can cause dam-
age to the tire bead during mounting. Using tires other
than those specified can adversely affect motorcycle
handling which could result in death or serious injury.
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
16 in. – Front
16 in. – Rear
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WARNING
Table 2-1. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
MT 2.5 x 16.0 DOT
MT 2.75 x 16.0 DOT
Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim size and contour
are marked on the rim's exterior surface.
Example: MT 2.5 x 16.0 DOT
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MT designates the rim contour.
●
2.5 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
●
16.0 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, mea-
sured at the bead seat diameter.
●
DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
See the table below.
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
0.33 in. (8.38 mm)
0.33 in. (8.38 mm)
DUNLOP RADIAL TIRE SIZE
100/80 16 K330
120/80 16 K330
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