Yamaha tenere 1992 tyre fitment

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Linupo
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Yamaha tenere 1992 tyre fitment

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Hello,

I have been searching online for new tyres for my yamaha XTZ 660 Tenere. Last season I have been using Pirelli rallycross and they were great, but I do like 50% offroad and 50% onroad, so decided to look for something that would last a little bit longer. After reading a lof of reviews, decided to go for one of these:
  • Michelin anakee wild
  • Motoz tractionator adventure
The problem is the tenere recommends 120/90 r17 rear tyre, and neither of my chosen ones come in that size, but they do come in 130/80 r17.
The question is would my yamaha tenere be able to fit these tyres and if so, wouldn't anything rub against the chainguard?
Would really appreciate if you gave me any kind of suggestions, share your experience. I would like to hear what tyres are you using. Also, would love to see the photos if you have mounted the anakee wilds / tractionator adventures!
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Previously Owned Bikes: Triumph Tiger Cub, Garelli Tiger Cross, Triumph Trophy 650, Honda CB250 G5, Honda CB750 K7, Yamaha DT175MX, Honda CB250 Super Dream, Yamaha RD350LC YPVS, Honda XR250, Yamaha XT600, Suzuki PE175, Yamaha YZ125, Yamaha RD500 V4, Yamaha XT600 Tenere (3AJ), Kawasaki ZX10, BMW R100GS PD, Honda XR600, Honda Varadero, Honda Africa Twin, Honda Transalp, Triumph Thunderbird, Ducati 900 Superlight FE, Ducati 750 SS, Honda Fireblade, Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki GT750 Kettle, Super Tenere
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Re: Yamaha tenere 1992 tyre fitment

Post by GeoffD »

I've got a 130/80R17 on my 4MY.... but it's a Metzeler Tourance,... got tons of room though.


I do have the Anakee Wilds on a 600 .. there's loads of room there too, I think you'll be ok



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GeoffD
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Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:19 pm
What Bike or Bikes Do You Own?: 7 x 3AJ Teneres
1 x 1VJ Tenere
55W Tenere
XT660 Tenere 4MY
Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin
Honda Monkey Bike
Honda Dax
Previously Owned Bikes: Triumph Tiger Cub, Garelli Tiger Cross, Triumph Trophy 650, Honda CB250 G5, Honda CB750 K7, Yamaha DT175MX, Honda CB250 Super Dream, Yamaha RD350LC YPVS, Honda XR250, Yamaha XT600, Suzuki PE175, Yamaha YZ125, Yamaha RD500 V4, Yamaha XT600 Tenere (3AJ), Kawasaki ZX10, BMW R100GS PD, Honda XR600, Honda Varadero, Honda Africa Twin, Honda Transalp, Triumph Thunderbird, Ducati 900 Superlight FE, Ducati 750 SS, Honda Fireblade, Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki GT750 Kettle, Super Tenere
Location: Tenereland, North East England.

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130/80 R 17 Metzeler Tourance


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