TVS Apache RTR 160 Tyre Size
Mukesh Kumar
Automotive content lead, 8 years covering Indian car specs
Factory OEM Tyre Size / मूल टायर साइज
90/90-17 (F) / 110/80-17 or 130/70-17 (R)
Front (आगे): 90/90-17 · Rear (पीछे): 110/80-17 (Drum) / 130/70-17 (Disc)
Complete Tyre & Wheel Specifications
| Specification | Official Manufacturer Specification |
|---|---|
| Factory OEM Tyre Sizes | 90/90-17 (F) / 110/80-17 (R)(49P (F) / 57P (R)P)Drum Variant (RTR 160 2V) 90/90-17 (F) / 130/70-17 (R)(49P (F) / 62P (R)P)Disc Variant (RTR 160 4V) |
| Front Tyre Specification (आगे का टायर) | 90/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre Specification (पीछे का टायर) | 110/80-17 (Drum) / 130/70-17 (Disc) |
| Trim / Variant Application | Front 90/90-17; Rear: 110/80-17 (RTR 160 2V) or 130/70-17 (RTR 160 4V) |
| Alternative / Other Factory Sizes | 120/80-17, 130/70-17 |
| Rim Diameter (रिम का आकार) | 17 inch |
| Load Index | 57P (110) / 62P (130) |
| Speed Rating | P (150 km/h) |
| Tyre Pressure / हवा का दबाव (Standard) | Front (आगे): 28 psi · Rear (पीछे): 32 psi |
| Tyre Pressure / हवा का दबाव (Fully Laden / Pillion) | Front (आगे): 28 psi · Rear (पीछे): 34 psi |
What This Size Means
90 = tread width in millimetres. 90 = aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is 90% of the tread width (81 mm). R = radial construction (or bias-ply if dash-indicated). 17 = wheel rim diameter in inches (432 mm).
Editor's Technical Insight
The TVS Apache RTR 160 series embodies the racetrack DNA of TVS Racing, featuring a short wheelbase, razor-sharp rake angle, and aggressive clip-on ergonomics. Across the lineup, the classic RTR 160 2V utilizes a 90/90-17 front and 110/80-17 rear tyre, while the advanced 4-valve RTR 160 4V steps up to a beefier 130/70-17 radial rear tyre on its top disc variant. The factory TVS Eurogrip Remora rubber is formulated with high-hysteresis polymers specifically designed to provide exceptional mid-corner shoulder bite during aggressive lean angles on track or sweeping ghat roads. TVS prescribes 28 psi cold inflation at the front and 32 psi at the rear (34 psi with a pillion). Riders looking to upsize the 2V variant should consider that stepping up to a 120/80-17 rear tyre provides a subtle increase in footprint, but jumping directly to a 130-section on the narrower 2.15-inch 2V rim severely slows down the bike's trademark lightning-fast countersteering flickability.
Tyre Options Available in India
Verified replacement options compatible with TVS Apache RTR 160 stock wheel rims:
Remora
Zapper S
Pilot Street 2
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