Tire question

[GhostRider32]

On my KX, the rear tire is a 110-90/19. I looked at the Michelin M12 and only saw sizes like 120-80/19 and 130-79/19. It is ok to put one of these tires on my bike and if you can tell me, what does the 110-90 or 120-80 actually mean. I know the 19 means diameter but am unsure of the others. Thanks.

 

[Gibby]

Yes those tires will fit. The 110 is the tires width in millimeters, 90 is a ratio in millimeters of the 19 inch diameter & the 110 width. Those m12's suck if you want my opinion. :cool:

 

[Casper250]

Michelin uses their own sizeing. I'm nost sure what the equivelant sizes are though.

 

[buffmaster]

The 130 Michelin is about the same as a 120 in a Dunlop. I'm assuming the 120 is about the same as a 110 Dunlop. As for the M-12's sucking, I couldn't tell ya. It all depends on what you ride on. When it comes to off-road/woods riding, the S-12's are primo.

 

[Gibby]

As for the M-12's sucking, I couldn't tell ya. It all depends on what you ride on. /QUOTE]
I wouldn't use them on asphault. :)

 

[GhostRider32]

OK, thx guys.

 

[darnjr]

The michelin rear tires wear better (less quickly) than any other and I've tried them all.

 

[darringer]

I prefer the s12 over the m12. It wears about the same, and gives better traction on hills for me. I run the 130/70-19. Same size as a 110/90-19.