newbie needs tyre size advice

[tee pee]

I know all of you senior members will groan...oh no not again! but i'm in need of some tyre advice. I've searched all of the old posts and have decided the Metzler Tourance are the very one's for me. However I recall someone mentioning that instead of the 120/90-17 that you can get a 130/80 on the rear. Is this correct? I'm the proud new owner of a 2000 TA 650 with 12,000 miles on it.

[FatFergie]

No need to apologise,
Welcome,
I've got a 600 and the standard size for those is 130/80, bearing in mind the very similar layout of the two types I can't see that it's a problem to use that size on the 650.
I'm sure someone with a 650 will reassure you.
tourances are a great set of tyres.

[Mudwiz]

I use 130/80 on a 650VY with no hassels at all. Seam much better looking too!

[fatharry]

I have a 130 on the rear of a 2006 TA, they are absolutely fantastic, no problems at all

[Sharribee]

Hi Teepee, can't help with the tyre sizes, I just take mine to the garage and get it back with new tyres


Welcome to the site anyway

[markw]

Hi tee pee, I had a 130/80 Turance fitted to my 99TA 600 in December - no problems at all

[tee pee]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. She's booked in for next week.

[Boblister]

Hi. I have just joined the forum. I have a 2004 Transalp with only about 4000 on the clock and the back tyre is ready for renewal. Following the thread here I fance trying something like the Metz tourance on teh back. The 130/80 as suggested. However. I will still have the original Bridgestone on the front. Is it ok to mix brands like that or am I asking for trouble? Thanks.

[tee pee]

Hi boblister, I searched through all of the previous threads before I posted my question about the 130/80 on the back. I'm sure during that search I saw a reply from someone who said "you're asking for trouble to mix manufacturers" but no doubt someone else with more knowledge will reply. You might want to post a new thread to make sure it's seen as a new question though!

[Sharribee]

Hi Boblister, I have always been told that it isn't sensible to mix tyres don't know the rationale for it though.

Oh welcome to the forum by the way