Size Tyres?

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can you use a 180 60 17 on the rear standard rim or does it have adverse effects :smt013
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BigB wrote:what size tyres does the ZXR take - i've forgotten! also is it possible to fit 120/70 front 160/60 rear??
Ive just fitted a 70 front and its amazing
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Big Hoddie wrote:
BigB wrote:what size tyres does the ZXR take - i've forgotten! also is it possible to fit 120/70 front 160/60 rear??
Ive just fitted a 70 front and its amazing
You're a bit of a flop really
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Just gonna ignore that, seeing as i havent forgot my tyre sizes.
The 70s increased the agility of the front end
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It's a 2 year old thread, As for agility, so your a road racing god then I take it
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Nope, but I noticed the front end is more responsive. Anyone can lol
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Of course a higher profile on the front will result in the bike being quicker to run in, but it does have its downside.
It is less stable on the straights.

Personally I found it to be toad.
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Do you mean in general or just at high speeds?
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If there was a need to specify, I would have.
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