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Second Generation Ascots => Tech Section => Topic started by: patrick2wd on November 20, 2015, 09:58:19 am

Title: tires (size)??
Post by: patrick2wd 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:
(http://www.oponeo.nl/Temp/maxxis-m6103-promaxx-5069-t-f-l600-sk3.png)
120:
(http://www.oponeo.nl/Temp/duro-hf261a-excursion-7149-t-f-l600-sk3.png)

Title: Re: tires (size)??
Post by: J6G1Z 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.

Title: Re: tires (size)??
Post by: J6G1Z on November 21, 2015, 01:57:40 pm

Generally a lower profile sidewall (to a point) will perform better in the turns.

J.