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title: Can you still buy 16.5″ slicks?
description: "You can but only just. If you are looking for 16.5\" slicks, you either run an Supermoto race bike or you have a seriously tasty ex-British Superbikes race bike that runs 16.5\" rims. 16.5\" tyres have been phased out by…"
url: "https://twotyres.co.uk/faq/can-you-still-buy-16-5-slicks/"
updated: "2021-10-15"
category: Trackdays
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# Can you still buy 16.5″ slicks?

You can but only just.

If you are looking for 16.5" slicks, you either run an Supermoto race bike or you have a seriously tasty ex-British Superbikes race bike that runs 16.5" rims.

16.5" tyres have been phased out by almost all of the tyre manufacturers, due to the drop in demand from the highest levels of racing. World Superbikes made the switch in 2013, British Superbikes made the switch to 17" tyres in 2014, MotoGP made the switch from 16.5" tyres to 17" in 2016.

There are still 16.5" slicks available, just have a look on the internet or eBay to find them but they are getting long in the tooth now.

The fact is that tyre technology continues to progress at a rapid rate and today's modern 17" slicks are a far better choice than the 16.5" slick tyres from 5 years ago. Much as a set of 16.5" PVM or Marchesini wheels excites us, you're probably better off converting your 16.5s to 17-inchers, in order to fit the freshest rubber.

If you do need 16.5" slicks, we don't stock many on the website but we can get them for you. Just give us a call on 0207 205 2205.