2nd Question: Will a 160 Avon Distanza on a 5" Wheel Fit on an FE570?

Pentaxis · February 16th, 2016, 04:07 PM

Second part of the equation. I have heard Distanzias are wide tires. Will this fit on a FE570?

Thanks!

-Paul

Goose916 · February 16th, 2016, 08:08 PM

it will fit the rim, may be too big to clear the swingarm.

Pentaxis · February 16th, 2016, 08:12 PM

Hrm.. Only one way to find out I suppose! Would love to hear from people who have tried!

Pentaxis · February 17th, 2016, 12:09 PM

Well, pulled the trigger! Will post up what sort of trickery is needed to get this to work. Or if it doesn't. Haha.

Rainerio · February 17th, 2016, 09:18 PM

Make sure you have new chain guides or your chain WILL EAT TIRE (rub side off) happen to me with the stock tire.

Pentaxis · February 18th, 2016, 01:06 PM

Chain guides have 1k miles. Should be okay?

jeffk95z · February 19th, 2016, 07:53 AM

I tried a 160 first, but ended up switching to a 150 after the shop that did the install for the first time said it was way to tight.

I have about 2,000 km's on my 150 on the 5" wheel and it rubs very lightly w/ the chain.

Just using stock chain guides/etc... with the 160 i'd think i would of had to use something to pull the chain away from the tire even more.

2011 FE390, but swingarms are the same between all 70 degree FE's i think?

To confirm these are Distanzia tires and this was 5-6 years ago

HusaBELGfs570 · February 20th, 2016, 01:44 AM

I run 160 tyres the chain rubs even on narrow 160 tyres but maybe thats because my chain is realy worn now....
Will replace my chain in a couple of weeks I have used michelin pilot power 160 rear (very wide tyre only 2-3mm clearance on both sides chain/swingarm) ,some goldpeed pre cut slick 160 tyre and bridgestone slick 160 tyre currently on the bike with 5 inch rim no problem I don't care the chain rubs the tyre it will never hit the rim.

Will replace chain/sprockets/chain guides/install chain block and instal 165 metzeler slick soon.
I don't think I will have a problem with a fresh chain the worn chain moves a lot to the sides....

I also bought a used rear metzeler 160 rain tyre it looks pretty big/wide but never tried it on the bike

BLUDGEONER · February 20th, 2016, 06:01 AM

150 tyre not recommended on a 5" rim. I'm sure people have done it and all was well, but just saying - it's not recommended by manufacturers. Flattens the profile a lot.
160 Pirelli/Metzeler slicks and wets are usually way wider than 160 Michelin. Not sure if this is also the case with their road tyres.

Pentaxis · February 20th, 2016, 05:59 PM

I know some folks index the wheel by adjusting the spokes to move the wheel to the right a bit and gain some chain clearance. Is it feasible to add washers between the sprocket and hub as well?