Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Rear tire size - 999

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by bazzer sps
KeefyB,
Did you stick the 180 on and if so how did it feel?I rang Ducati Uk and discussed the issue of tyre size and he said "The 999 was designed to run with a 190 tyre and felt there would be little benifit in changing to a 180".So i'm not sure what to put on now.Also has anyone got experience of Bridgestone 010's on a 999,i need a durable tyre as i'm riding down for WDW.comments aprreciated.

Hmm,the 749 has the same rear rim and has a 180 fitted as standard.Why?
Went out for a gentle blast tonight to scrub in the RR's.First impressions were that the bike felt a little nervous.That could have been down to me tho.(Remember the "Bad Friday" post?)
After a few gentle miles to warm the tyres up I started to lean the bike a bit more.The bike does seem to turn in a bit quicker and is very stable mid corner.I did about 70 miles this evening and the tyres are scrubbing in nicely.Well happy.