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Dabura
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PostPosted: 10:27 - 07 May 2016    Post subject: Is my front tyre toast Reply with quote
I'm more concerned what plod would think since the weather is so nice atm, I plan on having a new tyre fitted with in the next week but want to go out for a play but looking at the front tyre has me worried


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Also what are people's thoughts on putting a 120/60 on a 3 inch rim, I've been told it will be pinched on the rim and Fuck the handeling but also been told it's fine and not to worry but can't decide for the best.[/img]
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 10:32 - 07 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like there's more than 1mm over 3/4 of the tyre.

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MarJay
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PostPosted: 10:33 - 07 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
That tyre looks square as hell. I'd not ride on that, and I'd fit the correct size tyre for my bike unless I don't have any other choice.
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Dabura
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PostPosted: 11:25 - 07 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Glad to hear I thought it might be okay for a short while but needed second opionions.
Yeah It was already a bit knackered when I got the bike and I'm used to it now but just havn't got around to replacing it yet but will be doing very soon. Problem is non of my local places sell Michelin tyres in 110/70Z so it's a Fuck around ordering one then getting it fitted
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 12:07 - 07 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dabura wrote:
Glad to hear I thought it might be okay for a short while but needed second opionions.
Yeah It was already a bit knackered when I got the bike and I'm used to it now but just havn't got around to replacing it yet but will be doing very soon. Problem is non of my local places sell Michelin tyres in 110/70Z so it's a Fuck around ordering one then getting it fitted


Fit the right size tyre, or you'll never be able to get the bike to corner properly.
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Snowdonia Rider
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PostPosted: 12:22 - 07 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dabura wrote:
Problem is non of my local places sell Michelin tyres in 110/70Z so it's a Fuck around ordering one then getting it fitted


Does it have to be Michelin? No other brands tickle your fancy?
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Dabura
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PostPosted: 14:29 - 07 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
under_rated wrote:
Dabura wrote:
Problem is non of my local places sell Michelin tyres in 110/70Z so it's a Fuck around ordering one then getting it fitted


Does it have to be Michelin? No other brands tickle your fancy?


Put a new Pilot road on the rear and I'm really impressed with it and want to stick to Michelin so I'm not mixing brand as Well as style. Looking at pilot powers since they come in 110/70. Wasn't impressed with the Bridgestone that was on it before nor the ones on my old aprillia so that's put me off them
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