Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 > New tyres

[Henning]

What tyre sizes would be best suited for my 2000 900ssie?

Any suggestions?

[twpd]

120/70 x 17" front
170/60 x 17" rear or 180/55 x 17" rear.

There's a wider choice of rubber using the 180 section tyre so, I'd go for that.

[Henning]

what i really want is Diablo corsas or Pilot power 2ct.

They only come in 180/55-17 rears.

Do a 180 rear slow up the steering?

And do they rub?

[twpd]

I used 180/55's on my 800ss - no probs there at all. I've not notice any issues with steering. The 5.5 rim is a little wide for 170's in my opinion looking at how they wear.

[Jools]

You'll be fine with Diablos or Pilot Power 2cts. Even on standard Diablos you have to be very brave before they start to move.

[900MAN]

I posted a while back how impressed I was with the pilot powers, dont think you'll need the 2ct things.
Put it this way. the powers were the only tyre going on to my 999.
This months superbike has a test of tyres and the powers came out on top
You will not go wrong with them