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lh25	25-09-10 08:08 AM

150 70 17

Hi all just wondering if anyone is running a 150 70 17 rear if so is it better that a 160 60 17, and what are the difference in feel if any, or price?????

simesb

25-09-10 08:13 AM

Re: 150 70 17

If it were better, why did Suzuki not put it on in the first place? :D

lh25	25-09-10 08:22 AM

Re: 150 70 17

the rear rim is he same size as an early bandit 600 which used to have a 150 70 17 on as standard so was wondering why the change now the tyre does stick out quite alot from the rim ??????

Berlin

25-09-10 10:09 AM

Re: 150 70 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by simesb (Post 2376938)

If it were better, why did Suzuki not put it on in the first place? :D

Becasue the SV is a Bitsa and they had a bandit wheel avialable but limited tyres in the 150 size.

So they stuck a 160 on it. A pinched 160.

C

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