Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS User Manual

2006 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-5
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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS 2.2
GENERAL
11WARNING1WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Use only
Buell approved tires. See a Buell dealer. Using non-
approved tires can adversely affect stability, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00133a)
See Figure 2-1. Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim
size and contour are marked on the rim’s exterior surface.
Example: J17 x 3.5 MT DOT
●
J designates the tire and rim standard.
●
17 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, measured
at the bead seat diameter.
●
3.5 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
● MT designates the rim type.
●
DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Refer to
Table 2-7.
Figure 2-1. Rim Markings
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Table 2-7. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
TIRE SIZE
17 in. – Front MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in.
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II
120/70 ZR17 D208FW
17 in. – Rear MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in.
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II
180/55 ZR17 D208M
17 in. – Front MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in.
Pirelli Diablo SYNC
120/70 ZR17 (XB9SX only)
17 in. – Rear MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in.
Pirelli Diablo SYNC
180/55 ZR17 (XB9SX only)

Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS Specifications

General

Brand	Buell
Model	2006LIGHTNING MODELS
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English