Tyre Size
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Tyre Size
I was wondering what the biggest (widest) possible tyre size is that can be fitted to a standard ZXR400 L rear wheel. I know that they have a 160 as standard.
Can one go bigger without the tyre rubbing on anything, and will it fit the standard rim?
Can one go bigger without the tyre rubbing on anything, and will it fit the standard rim?
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didnt this come up a few weeks back?
every tyre is designed to go on a certain sized rim. I guess you shouldnt have any problems getting a 170 on and a 180 will probably fit if you reduce the aspect ratio accordingly.
However, why on earth you would want to do this I dont understand. you'll just make the bike turn in slower - but if you want to ride in straight lines go for it
every tyre is designed to go on a certain sized rim. I guess you shouldnt have any problems getting a 170 on and a 180 will probably fit if you reduce the aspect ratio accordingly.
However, why on earth you would want to do this I dont understand. you'll just make the bike turn in slower - but if you want to ride in straight lines go for it
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have you ever tried cornering on a superdream??
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yes, you will increase the contact patch, but you dont need to do this on a ZXR. You have bikes putting out almost 3 times the ZXRs power and they are only running a 180 rearMonkeyBusiness wrote:Wouldn't a slightly wider tyre have more surface area to create better grip during cornering? If so, wouldn't the extra grip be worth the slightly slower turn-in speed?
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and if the standard tyre size has enough grip to start decking out bits of the bike (pegs, exhaust, etc) then is there any point increasing it as you can't lean any further anyway, and hence can't go faster.
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MonkeyBusiness wrote:Silly question, but what the heck is a Superdream??
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seen it deleted itsuperman wrote:LOL! case closed.
i think a bot has posted in information by the way
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going back to the original question what is the width of the zxr400 wheel?
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