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Colin G
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PostPosted: 19:10 - 22 Dec 2011    Post subject: Tyre Sizes Reply with quote
Hi all,

I'm in need of a new front tyre at the moment and cash is a bit short.

Only just recently had the back changed so going with same make/model tyre as ive put on there.

I've noticed that the 120/60's are cheaper than what i have on currently (120/70), main question is what are the differences in the 120/60 to the 120/70 when on the bike in terms of handling, feel etc.
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P.addy
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PostPosted: 19:59 - 22 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Slightly smaller sidewall, could possibly cause a more rounded profile.
I wouldn't mind doing that personally, my rears change from 180 55 17 to 190 50 17 to 190 55 17... I vary a lot and haven't felt much difference.
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neatbik
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PostPosted: 21:49 - 22 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
It should turn in a bit quicker. Some R6's (cant remember which years) were fitted with 120/60's, a lot of peaople fit 120/70's to make the handling a touch more stable.
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Colin G
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 22 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers for the responses guys.

I will get the 120/60 then, see what its like to live with. If I don't get on with it I can always go back to a 120/70 when it wears out.
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garth
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PostPosted: 10:11 - 23 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
It'll take foooking miles to wear out, just pay the extra tenner and get the proper one.
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PostPosted: 10:33 - 23 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
=1.

You want to skimp on the contact you have with the road surface?
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PostPosted: 10:45 - 23 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big_Ham wrote:
=1.

You want to skimp on the contact you have with the road surface?



Ohhhh yeeeeaaaaah.

=1 on that too!
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PostPosted: 10:56 - 23 Dec 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
garth wrote:


Ohhhh yeeeeaaaaah.

=1 on that too!


=2

I think there's a new trend there. Laughing
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