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patrick2wd

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tires (size)??
« on: November 20, 2015, 09:58:19 am »
Hi all,

I was wondering what tires would fitt..
as I believe standard is 120-something-18
as I'm going one inch smaller so I'd need 120-90-17 OR 130-90-17
As I'm not sure if anyone has ever fitted 130 tires??

130:

120:
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J6G1Z

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Re: tires (size)??
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2015, 02:08:07 pm »
Do you have 17" rims?

The 90 series tire has a tall sidewall. You might consider a 70 series tire.

I have 17" wheels from a first generation CBR600 on my FT500 Ascot. I run Avon Road Riders in 110/70-17 front & 130/70-17 rear.

J.
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Re: tires (size)??
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2015, 01:57:40 pm »
Generally a lower profile sidewall (to a point) will perform better in the turns.

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