Modern Vespa

...just FYI... if you think you'll need tires for your MP3 500 ... order them *early*. Major supply issues right now, at least where I am. I had to source some at a pretty cutthroat premium from the UK. (with the inherent risk of getting screwed, too )

I guess this is something we need to get used to in 2022. I had never had a reliable service shop tell me "we tried hard, but can't get the stuff from our suppliers..."

Revzilla (popular here in the US) doesn't even have a remote estimate for 110/70/13 availability.

Are there any other tire sizes that fit the bike? Some bikers always manage to fit slightly wider tires with few adverse effects on regular motorcycles.

I was concerned about this getting Diablo 120/70-12 and 130/70-12 for my GTS so I ordered them about a month before needed as I had to wait about that long earlier during coivd. They're currently sitting in my hallway waiting to be installed and luckily I live on my own so no one is bugging me about them sitting there.

Smart. I got my rear tire replaced later last year, it was uneventful... so foolishly thought it'd be that simple again...

I got my 2 most recent rear tires from Amazon. Was worried but took the risk and it worked out. okay. I got my recent front tires from Spirit Motorcycles as special order monts ago and only recently put them on last week.

Looks like these are in stock for rear tires. I see what you mean about the front tires. The fronts dont typically wear down as fast as the rears so its easy to forget about them. I'm going on a long road trip and in anticipation of the rear being worn down I already bought and extea from Amazon which is sitting in the closet.

Rear Tire.
MICHELIN City Grip 2 Rear Scooter Tire - 140/70-14 (68S) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089DPSVT7/

I have Pirellies on the front as the usual City Grips were out of stock, so far so good.

I will keep looking and if I find something will share it with ya. 110/70 - 13" 48S front tires.

Im trying to nail down fronts myself. Can I use a 120/70-13?
I did somehow get a couple 120/70-12, I have no idea what I was thinking so they decorate my garage lol.

Does a 150/70-14 fit the MP3 500? It's just a bit wider but I am not sure. I saw this discussion in a thread, but the search function seems to have a bug...

Have a great weekend!

I just ordered 4 tires from SIP.
Even with shipping charges it's a deal.
And, they have inventory.

this is the only size I use for over 12 years on my 500.

I keep my own extra inventory. When I replace a tire, I order its replacement for my stock.
I do that for all wear items, brakes, belts, filters.