Wider Rubber

Mattastic · Trackday Trickster Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Karma :

Basically what I need to know is can i put some wider tyres on my bike, especially the rear? I have a GS125 and the thickness (or in this case skinnyness!) doesn't inspire confidence, especially if cornering in the wet. Obviously a Gixer rear won't fit on or look right but an inch or two maybe? I think the rear s 3.5 inch wide but don't quote me on that.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

You may be able to get a slightly wider one on there, but I really wouldn't bother. All it will do is screw the handling and cost more.

When I got my NSR it had oversize tyres on and when I changed them for standard sizes I felt a lot of difference. It turned in so much faster and felt a lot better leant over.
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Could be less hassle to trade it in for a bike that has larger tyres by design, if a larger tyre will f**k with your handling, dont bother mate.