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Rear tire selection.

Started by Focer, March 14, 2005, 03:27:16 PM

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Focer

I really need a new rear tire now... really! Anyone have any good suggestions for a replacement? I have thought about going wider (for looks) but, I dont want to lose any cornering performance.

BTW I know about the search function but, I couldnt find too much.

Thanks Guys!

scratch

What's on the front? Without knowing this little bit of info, it can be difficult determining a proper replacement rear tire to match your current front tire.

If you have the stock front tire, it would be safe to go to a Bridgestone Battlax BT-45, and stick with the stock size, 130/70; sticky with good mileage. I replaced my stockers at 12,000 miles and even though I developed a visually flat spot in 4000 to 6000 miles, the tire still turns-in smoothly and pretty well considerering the amount of straight lining I've been doing.
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Frost

never get a rear that is stickier than front
wileyco, K&N pod, rejet 22.5/65/147.5, F16 flyscreen, progressive springs, 15t front sprocket...more to come: katana shock

alanhung85

Quote from: Frostnever get a rear that is stickier than front
why is that? what would happen if the rear WAS stickier than the front? (newb just wondering)

Frost

rear will grab...front will slide...then...BBBBBOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!  BBBBBBAAAAAAANNNNGGGGGGGG KKAAAAZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wileyco, K&N pod, rejet 22.5/65/147.5, F16 flyscreen, progressive springs, 15t front sprocket...more to come: katana shock

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