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thanks for adding me!! I have a 2017 model, now I'm thinkin' about upgrading the tires to a bigger size and in doing some research ( youtube ) I'm seeing 140 70 14 for rear and 120 70 14 for front, now my question is do I need to do any mods to the rear? again thanks for adding me to the group and thank you in advance for my questions!!!

Welcome!
All the details for doing what you request are in annotation with this video for a 2015 PCX. You cannot see annotations on all devices. However I know you can on a computer. Not sure if a 2017 will be exactly the same. Hope it helps but I have fallen 3 years behind with my PCX 150 and will join the long list of expired members soon if I don't buy a new PCX. Time, revisions, and new models are taking their toll on my self help tutorials and stands still for no man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Rh1nmcdAo

look how things are changing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1TX3ksvZPY

Thanks homie!

Welcome!
All the details for doing what you request are in annotation with this video for a 2015 PCX. You cannot see annotations on all devices. However I know you can on a computer. Not sure if a 2017 will be exactly the same. Hope it helps but I have fallen 3 years behind with my PCX 150 and will join the long list of expired members soon if I don't buy a new PCX. Time, revisions, and new models are taking their toll on my self help tutorials and stands still for no man.

Just to throw in my two cents worth. . .I still find the tutorials/vids quite useful and if there are any differences in the newer models I adjust and adapt. Can't complain when someone helps you get 95% of the way there and then you just have to rough it for a few more steps.

I purchased a city grip Michelin tires this morning 140/70/14S rear 120/70/14S front, now my question is what is the letters P and S stands for, and will S fits pcx, thank you guys in advance!

P and S are speed ratings.

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/ ... ng-symbols

Thanks gn2, so you are telling me what I had order will fit my pcx anyway...thanks again....

Frankie Nelson wrote:Thanks gn2, so you are telling me what I had order will fit my pcx anyway...thanks again....

No, I'm the last person to say that.

What I would say is that you have bought the wrong size tyres.

Thanks again, that’s a big help, I left the dealer a message to hold my order....again thank you!

Frankie Nelson wrote:Thanks again, that’s a big help, I left the dealer a message to hold my order....again thank you!

Hi Frankie,
I increased the tires on my PCX with the help of Homie's video. I will say those larger tires make this scoot a great deal better. The front tire may catch small stones and rub the plastic from inside but it hasn't been an issue at all. Typically falls out in a few yards of travel. I have never regretted increasing my tire sizes. Rides and handles great.

I just wanted to increase mine a little bit but couldn't find the replacement tires in the size I wanted, manufactured by Michelin. Nobody had them. It isn't like they were manufactured. There just weren't any in stock. I wanted 100/80-14 in Michelin City Grip. I finally settled for 90/90-14 because I needed to replace my front tire soon.

Well I've had the stock rear tire, a 110/80/14 rear, and now for the past month a 120/70/14 city grip front on the rear (reversed) without any issues whatsoever. The 120 looks a fair deal wider than stock but not so wide the bead is pinched in much, I looked at the 140 since I also have that in the cupboard at home and the bead width is significantly greater than the 120, more than I'd like, so the 120 went on and I have 300 miles on it now without issue. Since the front is layed differently with traction being the aim under braking I reversed it so traction goes with acceleration and the tread pattern is where it would be if it was a rear. Some would screech "You're crazy" but around motorcycle club racing we'd do this all the time, whatever tire was on hand. Took it to 72mph last weekend and couldn't be happier. I'll post pics on my build thread when it finally stops raining.

k2apache6.0 wrote:... Since the front is layed differently with traction being the aim under braking I reversed it so traction goes with acceleration and the tread pattern is where it would be if it was a rear. Some would screech "You're crazy" but around motorcycle club racing we'd do this all the time ...

This is also used on some bicycle tires that don't have front/rear specific tread designs -- mount one direction for front, opposite direction for rear.

Some motorcycle and scooter tyres can be used in either direction according to front or rear fitment, and are marked accordingly.
Fitting a rear fitment tyre on the front or a front fitment tyre on the rear the wrong way round is just ridiculous.
It would get you fined here, potentually void your insurance cover and the vehicle would definitely fail its MoT test (mandatory annual safety inspection)

gn2 wrote:Some motorcycle and scooter tyres can be used in either direction according to front or rear fitment, and are marked accordingly.
Fitting a rear fitment tyre on the front or a front fitment tyre on the rear the wrong way round is just ridiculous.
It would get you fined here, potentually void your insurance cover and the vehicle would definitely fail its MoT test (mandatory annual safety inspection)

Yes I know, its things like that that make me glad I don't live there, but ridiculous, no, its hardly a superbike, its a 10 horsepower commuter. If I end up in a hospital ward as a result of my ridiculousness you'll be the 1st to know GN

Mel46 wrote:I just wanted to increase mine a little bit but couldn't find the replacement tires in the size I wanted, manufactured by Michelin. Nobody had them. It isn't like they were manufactured. There just weren't any in stock. I wanted 100/80-14 in Michelin City Grip. I finally settled for 90/90-14 because I needed to replace my front tire soon.

Coming up..2019 PCX has 100/80/14 stock front and 120/70/14 stock rear if I'm not mistaken. I'm actually tempted to get these wheels as well while I'm at it
http://anunaki-parts.com/en/honda-pcx-1 ... model.html

Well I'm glad I don't live there.
In a place where mass slaughter at schools is commonplace and you have what can only be described as a joke for a justice system then yes, fitting the wrong tyres would be pretty inconsequential.
Over here where human life has a value which isn't monetary, we like to keep people safe and having them fit the correct tyres is one way we try to achieve this.

gn2 wrote
"In a place where mass slaughter at schools is commonplace and you have what can only be described as a joke for a justice system then yes, fitting the wrong tyres would be pretty inconsequential."

Glad you agree.
The forums resident carmugeon of misery and socialist to boot, gn2.
Speaking of Joke justice systems, remeber when the Scottish courts let the convicted Pan-Am bomber go free on 'human rights' issues? But that's another story, hardly PCX relevant.

gn2 and k2 Enough. Please Don't go any further.

Alrighty then, we're talkin' tyres. Me? I'd prefer to sell my 2015 and buy a new 2019 with it's bigger tires. Afterall Honda chose them not I. A win-win!

K2, the link you provided says the bike has 110/70-14 front and 120/70-14 rear. I don't think I would try those sizes on my bike, at least not all at once without trying them individually first to see how they handle.

I wanted a 100/80-14 for my front tire because I read that article that said Honda was changing the tire size in front to that, so they have already tested it. However, that doesn't mean they are available yet. :-(

.... but now I have a 90/90-14 to be put on as soon as I can get the bike to the shop.