Michelin tire sizes for the KTM

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MotoEnduro

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I am replacing the tires on my '01 250 EXC, and have decided on a set of S-12's. What size is equivalent to the stock Bridgestone M78 rear which came on the bike? (Can't remember if it was 100/100 or 110/100x18).

The Michelin rear tires only come in 120, 130, and 140, which my dealer informs me are all too large for my bike. Is this so?

Thanks

Karen

 

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KLX300Greg

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I just put an S-12 on to replace my Dunlop 110/100x18.

I got the 130/80x18.

 

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The sizing on the michelins is off - they actually put yellow stickers on them with the real size. And I picked up a "fitment guide" that gave you the michelin to real world conversion - e.g. if your bike uses a 110 width tire - buy a 130 width michelin...

A 120 michelin is actually a 100
A 130 michelin is actually a 110
A 140 michelin is actually a 120

I have run the 130 michelin on my xr for years and am now running the 130 on my gasgas ec300. On your 250 I would recommend the same...

jeff
'01 gasgas ec300
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I always use Michelin S-12s, 140s on my KTM 300 and 520. You can use either a 130 or 120 with no problem

 

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MotoEnduro

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Thanks for the advice everyone.

I'm going to order the 130 size.

Karen

 

jeb

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The 120 series is not a good tire. It's knobs are much smaller than the 130/140 sizes and the tire wears quickly. I liked the 130's on my 99 250EXC and I like the 140's on my 400EXC.

 

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On a 250 I would run the 130.

 

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Hey guys,

What size S-12 for a 200 EXC? I like how the S-12 held up on my 300 so I will stick with it for now.

 

jeb

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Cackle, get the 130. The 120 is truely not a tire you want. If you have to go that skinny, get a 100 in some other brand tire.

 

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Reon

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cackle, I'm running a 130 on my 200EXC and like it.

 

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cackle

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Thanks!

Jeb, Reon,

Thanks for the infor regarding the tires. I will go with the S-12 130 for my 200 KTM.

Thanks again,
cackle