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Hi all. Im new here. Will introduce myself soon.
Im looking at buying some Conti Road Attacks soon, as I can get both front and rear for £160 NOT FITTED, and these are what im currently using and they are pretty good. I cant compare as they are the only tyres I used but Ive had no problems with them, apart from a nail in the rear tyre which I should be plugging ASAP. I would like to know from someone with more experience/knowledge if whether fitting a 120/70/17 on the front is worth it for the more accurate speedo? And if there are any ill effects apart from the slightly underestimating milometer/odo. Thanks. ![]() |
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i've currently got them tyres and need some new ones but can't get them that cheap, where do you get them from?
sorry this is'nt helping your question lol |
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Also look at these
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.a...r3url=Michelin I have some and they appear hard wearing on the SV, grippy wet or dry and have inspired much more confidance in me than the old dunlops. |
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120/70 gives no ill effects that i can report, as you say more accurate speedo. should give more grip at greater lean. Main reson i run 70's is simply there are an abundance of part worn grippy scrubs for a fraction of the price of new
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I have 120/70 will not affect the speedo at all as the wheel is still the same size and the sensor does not move. The only difference is a higher profile so will lean into corners quicker and further.
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Im pretty sure that fitting a 120/70 front tyre should have some effect on the speedo. You are right in saying that the rim is no bigger but the tyres outside diametre will be slightly larger. IIRC.
@dazzaboy Errrr... Well.. You see, I found them on some website the other day that was selling them at roughly £80 per tyre. Thing is, I cant remember what site it was. ![]() |
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Right found the website. Here it is: TyreTecTrading
And I must have read the price wrong. The front is £80 and the rear is £98 with £7.50 postage. I'll have to keep looking, need to keep the cost around £200 for tyres and fitting. Last edited by Dunn-y; 16-04-11 at 10:48 PM. |
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