Metzeler 16" not available

[jomo]

I must apologise to everyone hat I said we had no prblem obtaining rear 16" tyres in Australia. I rang my supplier last week and said "get me another 16 rear" He said "I don't think they are available". He checked and was right.

I am lucky I bought a silver 906 with a 17" wheel conversion. So I am swapping the wheels until the new tyres are availale. I will keep you posted on the difference between 16 and 17" wheels.

[Finnpaso]

What was that Mezelers profile, width and modell?

[nilaus]

Hi
Do you have a picture, or pictures, of your 906 with the 17" wheels. You are welcome to send them to my e-mail klp@bwe.dk. I am looking for inspiration on "how to doo". I have the basic hardware such as wheels and brakes, so I am just looking for inspiration on how to put it together so it looks nice.
Kind regards.
Klaus
Denmark
PASO 750, 1990.

[jomo]

Well, the wheels are changed to 17" and the difference is very surprising. I did not expect it to be much better, but it is really great. I compared the original wheels and parts to the conversion and it looks reasonably easy with the help of an engineering shop.

I have the part numbers of the Yamaha wheels and will post them with photos when I get it all together (might take me a few weeks).

Has anyone enquired with Michelin about the 160/60-16 tyres? If not I might send them an email and wait for no answer. I would still like to keep one bike close to original.

[Finnpaso]

In 750 section there is discussion about new manuafacture for 16" tires (Avon / Cooper).... Guys try to make contact to Ducati and to Avon /Cooper company

[Grey paso]

Does this mean no more 16in tyre avaliable ever again. Do you know how to convert , who to contact. Regards Grey paso. Adelaide

[Finnpaso]

All, what we know now is, that Michelin made last pach of those 16" tires 2004 and they dont make them anymore! That "Avon/Cooper" company is only hope now to continue with 16" wheels/tires and guys are doing work for that just now to make pressure to Ducati to make pressure to Avon / Cooper. Easiest way to convert to 17" is to use ("wrecked") 907 parts, like whole swingarm, wheels and brakes. Surely need work, but that will be easiest way... U can find plenty of notes about 17" converion from these sites.....

[jomo]

I just realised I started the post with Metzeler! Apologies again...I meant Michelin. I had been researching Metzeler on the net and I suppose it was on my mind.

[gymbo63]

i am new to ducatipaso.org this is my first post please bear with me i am not that good on computers okay i am from victoria minnesota usa owner of a 1990 ducati 906 paso i love this website it has invaulable information on these bikes okay about the tires there is a place in rochester mn called wheels unlimited that has a stack of the original michelins both front and rear tires they have no website ihave taken my bike there several times for service anyway if you can email me i would gladly help you in anyway possible to get in contact with them

[persempre907]

If I was you, I'd buy all that stack....
Welcome on the forum
Ciao

[Finnpaso]

... and maybe sell them later on Ebay for very high price... (for those, who dont know old/HARD tires value)

[redpaso]

told by my dealer today after they spoke to australain distributor while I was there that they are not deleted just not available, not sure of the difference but dealer thought it means there is some hope for future maybe.

[RidgeRunner]

If anyone is interested, I have one Michelin 160/60/16 rear available...make me an offer!

[Finnpaso]

too expensive ship it to EU markets, so some USA guys will be better....

[higgy]

what is the dot number?