SV Minitwin tyre sizes

putting a 180 rear on would raise the rear massivley and cause all sorts of handling issues. simple dont do it. 160 tyres are cheaper anyway ! All good race rubber is available in 160 too so there really is no point in looking at alternatives. No one has ever set a lap record on a 180 and i've never even seen one fitted to a mintwin in the 3 years i've been around the series. 120/70 and 160/60 is the known and quick way to go.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

That is with trick new wheels. Check the rules.

Yup thats with wheels that arent minitwin legal.

TBH we fit alot of road bikes with 120/70/17 fronts due to their required tyre not being made in the 120/60 profile and in reality most have reported no difference that they noticed!.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by SV650Racer

Yup thats with wheels that arent minitwin legal.

TBH we fit alot of road bikes with 120/70/17 fronts due to their required tyre not being made in the 120/60 profile and in reality most have reported no difference that they noticed!.

Yup I tried both (same tyre) and difference was marginal though it did seem to make the steering slightly better. (kawa shock too short)

hi
how will a 160/70r17 handle on my k9 cause on the 160/60r17 i am running out of tyre when cornering

Why do you think your running out of tyre ??

try this site ifound it quite useful
http://michelinpowerone.com/indexall.html

Originally Posted by RBM SV650

hi
how will a 160/70r17 handle on my k9 cause on the 160/60r17 i am running out of tyre when cornering

Are you on the road or racing?. A 160/60/17 works well for the minitwin racers who use enough lean to start grinding through downpipes LOL so on the road they would be more than good enough.

If your racing then riding style could be a factor or why are you thinking your running out of tyre?.

thanks for the replys i am a road rider, ive got no chicken strips, and when i am banked over into a corner the rear end seems to be twitching alot.

[yorkie_chris]

Well there are million and one things to look at before tyre size. Is bike stock?

Chris is right. Suspension is the first thing.