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29-01-05, 09:18 AM
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Is there any benefit to changing both tyres
I need to replace the rear tyre as it has become worn. It is a K4 and still has the stock tyres. Is there any gain to changing out the front tyre at the same time even though it is not worn.
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29-01-05, 09:29 AM
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29-01-05, 10:52 AM
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check out some of the threads on the "tyre review" forum
 http://forums.sv650.org/viewforum.ph...7c34a03e2b8897 |
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29-01-05, 11:03 AM
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I wasn't asking about which tyre to get. I was wondering if there was any benefit in having a matched front and rear tyre.
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29-01-05, 11:15 AM
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29-01-05, 11:17 AM
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It is advised that you do NOT mix tyres from different manufacturers. It is possible to mix tyres from the same manufacturer. ie: A popular mix is Bridgestone BT010 front, BT 020 rear. If you are going to do this put the stickier tyre on the front.
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29-01-05, 11:22 AM
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29-01-05, 11:48 AM
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It is advised not to mix from different manufacturers, but in reality there's no problem with it if you're careful.
Pick a similar enough type of tyre and you'll fine be. |
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29-01-05, 11:55 AM
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i've had mismatched tyres for ages and had no probs whatsoever, had a set of diablo's but rear got puncture and had to be replaced, all they had was an 020...
runs fine.... but looking forward to getting some z6's in the summer |
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29-01-05, 12:00 PM
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Have to admit, not had a chance to really test it yet, but I can't really tell the difference. |
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