Tyre Sizes - SV650.org

13-04-05, 09:04 AM

Does anyone know whats better for the front?

The standard 120/60? or 120/70

I've heard mixed reviews...opinions???

G

13-04-05, 02:58 PM

120/60 is the the stardard size for the SV. Don't really see why you would want to put a 120/70 on the front...

13-04-05, 05:22 PM

I have a 120/70 on the front, got a good deal at the time...

makes no noticeable difference to me, speedo misreads slightly

not worth it

13-04-05, 05:31 PM

Aapparently a 120/70 section will turn in slightly slower giving a little more confidence. Not really sure why Suzuki bothered with a 120/60 on the SV.

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13-04-05, 06:56 PM

can't say i've noticed any difference on the cornering.. altho I don't exactly throw it in

13-04-05, 07:20 PM

Thats what they said at the tyre shop... Slower turning, more stable at high speeds.

I stuck with the 120/60 in the end.

Went for a pro series avon on the front and an avon sports/touring on the back. Feels much better than the Metzler/Pirelli Dragon combo I had before.

Thanks for the advice

G

15-04-05, 10:21 PM

If you fit upside down forks in your sv then a 120/70/17 is better as the forks are shorter so you need the extra hight to compensate and as I raised the rear end by fitting a trx shock it did make a differenc to how my bike turned into a corner

22-04-05, 05:01 PM

What about the rear ? How big can you go ?

Or stick with 160/60/ZR17 ?

22-04-05, 05:54 PM

keep the std seth

13-04-05, 09:04 AM	#1
gman Guest Posts: n/a	Tyre Sizes Does anyone know whats better for the front? The standard 120/60? or 120/70 I've heard mixed reviews...opinions??? G

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13-04-05, 02:58 PM	#2
Italianjob Guest Posts: n/a	120/60 is the the stardard size for the SV. Don't really see why you would want to put a 120/70 on the front...

13-04-05, 05:22 PM	#3
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	I have a 120/70 on the front, got a good deal at the time... makes no noticeable difference to me, speedo misreads slightly not worth it

13-04-05, 05:31 PM	#4
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	Aapparently a 120/70 section will turn in slightly slower giving a little more confidence. Not really sure why Suzuki bothered with a 120/60 on the SV. .

13-04-05, 06:56 PM	#5
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	can't say i've noticed any difference on the cornering.. altho I don't exactly throw it in

13-04-05, 07:20 PM	#6
gman Guest Posts: n/a	Thats what they said at the tyre shop... Slower turning, more stable at high speeds. I stuck with the 120/60 in the end. Went for a pro series avon on the front and an avon sports/touring on the back. Feels much better than the Metzler/Pirelli Dragon combo I had before. Thanks for the advice G

15-04-05, 10:21 PM	#7
norvidick Guest Posts: n/a	If you fit upside down forks in your sv then a 120/70/17 is better as the forks are shorter so you need the extra hight to compensate and as I raised the rear end by fitting a trx shock it did make a differenc to how my bike turned into a corner

22-04-05, 05:01 PM	#8
SpankyHam Guest Posts: n/a	What about the rear ? How big can you go ? Or stick with 160/60/ZR17 ?

22-04-05, 05:54 PM	#9
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	keep the std seth