Stock Tire Height (200/60-ZR17) Changing to a 200/55-ZR-17

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carlpretzel

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Ok, I'm in the market for a new rear tire. I'm looking at the new Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tire. The OEM tire is the SuperCorsa SP V3 in a 200/60-ZR17. The Corsa II only comes in a 200/55-ZR-17.
Has anyone changed to this size tire yet?
Will this slight change in height screwup the electronics?
I heard a rumor it will screw up the ABS but I really don't care on the track (Race mode disables ABS) I am concerned for street use.
 
The bike has a "Tire Calibration" mode so I assume you'll be able to fit any tire you like.
 
Like BSR1 said, it has a tire calibration process you can run through which should sort you out. Just need enough room to ride at exactly 32mph or something without stopping..

As for rear ABS in race mode, it isn't permanently disabled. It can be on or off, but is off by default initially. If you want to be able to slide it into the corners with the rear brake, you have to enable it in race mode.
 
Ducati told me I could put different form factor tires on the bike, the calibration mode exists for that reason. I will probably go with Q3+s on my next set.
 
Thanks, I had assumed the same thing. My dealer was not able to answer my question (what is the purpose of the tire calibration). I was told that the tire calibration feature has nothing to do with tire size and they were supposed to let me know. I'm still waiting for an answer. The owners manual could explain why the "Tire Calibration" is performed a little better. "Teaching in the tire rolling circumference and final drive ratio" is an unusual statement. Why not just say this function is to calibrate the electronics when new tires are installed?
 
MotoX183 said:
Like BSR1 said, it has a tire calibration process you can run through which should sort you out. Just need enough room to ride at exactly 32mph or something without stopping..

As for rear ABS in race mode, it isn't permanently disabled. It can be on or off, but is off by default initially. If you want to be able to slide it into the corners with the rear brake, you have to enable it in race mode.
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... In that case, do you have to re-do the calibration every time you change gearing ratio too ?
 
It appears to me like the RSV4’s I have had you need to calibrate if you change tire brands & profiles. If you run the same rear and put on a new you should be good to go.
 
I was told by me dealer that the calibration will not allow for a 55 rear and that the TC will have problems if you run anything other than a 60 profile tyre. If you compare the two side by side there is a fairly big difference in size.

I have to say im not totally convinced but I wasn't willing to test it on the track, I would be very interested in feedback from someone running a 55 if the TC and slide control still function correctly.
 
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That sounds like complete ........ from the dealer.
As the majority of wets do not even come in a 200 profile, never mind the 60 aspect
ratio, the bike would be unable to handle track duties for any racer.
 
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Ok forum members, has anyone run a different tire then the SuperCorsa SP V3 tire in a 200/60-ZR-17 size?
 
carlpretzel said:
Ok forum members, has anyone run a different tire then the SuperCorsa SP V3 tire in a 200/60-ZR-17 size?
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Considering the SP V3 is only on the V4, unlikely. Most people haven't put the mileage on theirs yet. I am giving mine a good thrashing and have put about 3000 miles on them now, some of it track, and they still have some life left. I will probably be one of the first people to see the death of the SP V3s since I'm stacking on miles pretty quick. Thinking of either trying out the Q3+s in the 190/55 form factor, but might stick with the Supercorsas if the V3s last as long as they are looking. They're hanging in there much better than people say the V2s do.
 
I used the V2s on my Tuono. I just learned that the V3 is a dual compound tire. I did a trackday at Barber and the tire held up well. Going to VIR next Friday. 90% right handers, the tire will be done after that. I guess I may be one of the first guinea pigs.
 
Not quite. Mine has 6000km on the clock and is having its 3rd rear tyre and first front tyre replacement done tomorrow.
 
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The bike isn't that smart. Tire calibration basically calibrates the wheel speed sensors front and back. When you do the calibration the bike looks at the signal inputs when the bike is at a fixed speed and corrects the angular speed difference between the two sensors so that the TC doesn't think the wheels are slipping when they aren't (or vice versa). It shouldn't matter what size tires are on it, it should be able to calibrate for them all.
 
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Considering the SP V3 is only on the V4, unlikely. Most people haven't put the mileage on theirs yet. I am giving mine a good thrashing and have put about 3000 miles on them now, some of it track, and they still have some life left. I will probably be one of the first people to see the death of the SP V3s since I'm stacking on miles pretty quick. Thinking of either trying out the Q3+s in the 190/55 form factor, but might stick with the Supercorsas if the V3s last as long as they are looking. They're hanging in there much better than people say the V2s do.
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3000 miles?! that's very impressive! about 4800 kms i supposed. try to post a pic up but damn hard so i give up. pretty sure the SuperCorsa v3 side compound is super soft compare to diablo corsa or diablo rosso 2 or 3 as i noticed the treat so much different after track day, did about 1500 kms so far and i hope it could last more than 3800 kms. might have problem replace them as i check around, no Supercorsa v3 200/60 in australia yet...
 
I got two track days (Barber and VIR south) out of the rear tire. Both courses are primarily rights turns. My tire is toast. I found a good pressure setting yesterday 32 front 27 rear (HOT). I'll need to order a new tire soon. I'm not sure if I what to change rear tire sizes just yet. I'm still getting used to this thing. Road Atlanta is next.
I'm finally getting used to the lean angles this bike can generate. Not to mention the fact that this is the FASTEST bike I have ever ridden. The South course at VIR has a fairly long straight that goes up hill, I was able to glance down at the speedo a few times and noticed 180 MPH before my braking point!!!! The bike seems very loose in the braking zones but this is probably due to the front static sag being off by 3mm and the fact that I was braking from 180 down to about 30-40MPH for a second gear off camber right hander.
The wheelie control was actually kind of funny, there's one point on the course where (for lack of a better term) the bottom drops out if I hit my apex properly before that point the front comes up about 2 feet while I'm behind the bubble! What an amazing bike. Sadly I was getting killed off the right hand corners due to a combination of wheel spin and TC.
 

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