Buell 2007 FIREBOLT - Tire Specifications

2-6 2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS 2.2
GENERAL
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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: MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT
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MT designates the rim contour.
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3.5 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
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17.0 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, mea-
sured at the bead seat diameter.
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DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
See Table 2-6.
Figure 2-1. Rim Markings
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Table 2-6. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
TIRE SIZE
17 in. – Front MT 3.50 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in. Pirelli Diablo T - 120/70 ZR17
17 in. – Rear MT 5.50 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in. Pirelli Diablo T - 180/55 ZR17