will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? - SV650.org

07-10-11, 09:26 PM

If so, let me know

And should I drop the forks a 'tad? Even though this diminishes the minimal ground clearance further?

andrewsmith · 07-10-11, 09:37 PM

Should if a fender extender ain't fitted

Had a dunlop Roadsmart that in the 70 (its a tall 70) and it just clears and rubs only when you try to insert the front into the road braking hard

NTECUK · 07-10-11, 09:47 PM

Will fit with an extender if its Glued on ,close if not.Mine only just clears (Conti Motion 120/70)

andrewsmith · 07-10-11, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTECUK

Will fit with an extender if its Glued on ,close if not.Mine only just clears (Conti Motion 120/70)

Mine lasted about 40ft from the fitter bench to the bottom of the ramp. It was glued on also

NTECUK · 07-10-11, 10:29 PM

Every time i get a stone stick to the tyre it makes a noise and yes i do flinch ! done 300 + miles now

andrewsmith · 07-10-11, 10:33 PM

Done about 4k on a 70 front this year with Silicone grease on the plugs- No issues in the slightest.
Since the tyre has started to square I'm in two minds if the 60 or 70 profile is better

07-10-11, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Done about 4k on a 70 front this year with Silicone grease on the plugs- No issues in the slightest.
Since the tyre has started to square I'm in two minds if the 60 or 70 profile is better

Squaring of tyres isn't due to the profile, it's down to you being a pussy on the bends

andrewsmith · 07-10-11, 10:49 PM

*Grabs hard hat*

Not being pussy, too much sit up and beg commuting

NTECUK · 08-10-11, 05:47 AM

You can always find a more fun route.
I go 3 miles extra on my way home as its FUN,
But conversely your wear the edges away if you don't mix the two styles.

johndo · 08-10-11, 04:57 PM

Are you fitting to pointy, i was thinking of doing the same on my curvey does anybody know if same clearance problems with fender extender?

07-10-11, 09:26 PM	#1
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? If so, let me know And should I drop the forks a 'tad? Even though this diminishes the minimal ground clearance further?

07-10-11, 09:37 PM	#2
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? Should if a fender extender ain't fitted Had a dunlop Roadsmart that in the 70 (its a tall 70) and it just clears and rubs only when you try to insert the front into the road braking hard __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

07-10-11, 09:47 PM	#3
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? Will fit with an extender if its Glued on ,close if not.Mine only just clears (Conti Motion 120/70) __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

07-10-11, 10:29 PM	#5
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? Every time i get a stone stick to the tyre it makes a noise and yes i do flinch ! done 300 + miles now __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

07-10-11, 10:33 PM	#6
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? Done about 4k on a 70 front this year with Silicone grease on the plugs- No issues in the slightest. Since the tyre has started to square I'm in two minds if the 60 or 70 profile is better __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

07-10-11, 10:49 PM	#8
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? Grabs hard hat Not being pussy, too much sit up and beg commuting __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

08-10-11, 05:47 AM	#9
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? You can always find a more fun route. I go 3 miles extra on my way home as its FUN, But conversely your wear the edges away if you don't mix the two styles. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

08-10-11, 04:57 PM	#10
johndo Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 93	Re: will a 120/70 tyre fit under a standard front mudguard? Are you fitting to pointy, i was thinking of doing the same on my curvey does anybody know if same clearance problems with fender extender?

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