180/55R tire onto YZF600R wheel conversion

[jvb_ca]

I'm in need of new tires for the FJ. Been way to long...ugh... I did the YZF600R rear wheel conversion years ago and always ran Michelin Roads 170's on this wheel as that's what fit on rim and gave enough clearance to chain. Worked great, handled nice but I am now having a hard time finding comparable 170's now. Can anyone confirm a 180/55 will fit on this 5in wide wheel and give chain clearance? I thought I read somewhere/sometime on here that someone actually did this? And it squeaked in there?
Cheers....Jake

[FJmonkey]

Some tire sizes are listed the same but vary between manufacturers. I run Continental and it clears the chain. The Dunlop in the same size rubbed the chain. Others might have similar experiences.

[MarioR]

I'm in need of new tires for the FJ. Been way to long...ugh... I did the YZF600R rear wheel conversion years ago and always ran Michelin Roads 170's on this wheel as that's what fit on rim and gave enough clearance to chain. Worked great, handled nice but I am now having a hard time finding comparable 170's now. Can anyone confirm a 180/55 will fit on this 5in wide wheel and give chain clearance? I thought I read somewhere/sometime on here that someone actually did this? And it squeaked in there?
Cheers....Jake

On my 85, I run Avon tires with 170 at the back and it is already tight.

[Pat Conlon]

You can't find a 170/60-17 Michelin Pilot Road 5?

[jvb_ca]

You can't find a 170/60-17 Michelin Pilot Road 5?

Only Michelin Road 6 is available in 170. And its close to $300 and not crazy about its tread pattern.
I can get the road 4 or 5 for 50 60$ less in 180 and I like their tread patterns. Only other Michelin option is the pilot power 2ct, which isn't a bad tire. I run it on front.

[MarioR]

You can't find a 170/60-17 Michelin Pilot Road 5?

Only Michelin Road 6 is available in 170. And its close to $300 and not crazy about its tread pattern.
I can get the road 4 or 5 for 50 60$ less in 180 and I like their tread patterns. Only other Michelin option is the pilot power 2ct, which isn't a bad tire. I run it on front.

There is plenty tires in 170 size:
https://www.petes-superbike.com/

Personally, I tried Michelin 5 GT and I did not like it.
Thanks

[Bones]

I know someone who runs a 180/55/17 on a 5" rim on his 1100, tyre is a bit pinched in appearance but fits in there no problems.

[jvb_ca]

You can't find a 170/60-17 Michelin Pilot Road 5?

Only Michelin Road 6 is available in 170. And its close to $300 and not crazy about its tread pattern.
I can get the road 4 or 5 for 50 60$ less in 180 and I like their tread patterns. Only other Michelin option is the pilot power 2ct, which isn't a bad tire. I run it on front.

There is plenty tires in 170 size:
https://www.petes-superbike.com/

Personally, I tried Michelin 5 GT and I did not like it.
Thanks

Yes, Petes is where I order tires from. Best price around and delivery to my door. Have had good luck with Michelin roads so far....
Thanks..