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Started by joshr08, January 25, 2009, 06:12:32 PM

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joshr08

January 25, 2009, 06:12:32 PM
whats the difference between the 150/70zr-17 and a 150/60zr-17?  I know car tires but on bikes it that height like on car tires?  is the 60 a bit shorter then the 70?
05 GS500F
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k&n air filter,pro grip gel grips,removed grab handle,pro grip carbin fiber tank pad,14/45 sprockets RK X-oring Chain, Kat rear shock swap and Kat rear wheel swap 160/60-17 Shinko raven rear 120/60-17 front matching set polished and painted rims

trumpetguy

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January 25, 2009, 06:48:31 PM
Same deal as cars -- the profile number tells what percentage of the tread width is the height.

For example: 150/70 has a sidewall height of 105mm
TrumpetGuy
1998 Suzuki GS500E
1982 Suzuki GS1100E
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joshr08

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January 25, 2009, 07:00:17 PM
thats what i was thinking but just figured i would ask. thanks
05 GS500F
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k&n air filter,pro grip gel grips,removed grab handle,pro grip carbin fiber tank pad,14/45 sprockets RK X-oring Chain, Kat rear shock swap and Kat rear wheel swap 160/60-17 Shinko raven rear 120/60-17 front matching set polished and painted rims
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