Author Topic: tires sizes question (Read 5188 times)

KSUGreggy · « **on:** November 01, 2005, 04:19:27 PM »

i now that stock my bike has 110/70-17 on front and a 150/70-17 in the rear.

Ive been given the chance to get a set of michelin pilot sports for a steal but they catch comes in teh tires sizes...the front is the same size as stock but the rear is a 160/60-17 and im wondering if this is a viable option. I'd love to have some sportier rubber as i dont mostly driving too and from school so i dont need a terribly long lasting tire plus im getting tired of the d205s ive got on the bike from the PO. has anyone heard of this size being used on the b4's? could it work? potential problems?

PitterB4 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2005, 05:18:39 PM »

That's been a fairly frequently discussed (debated?) topic here. Search this forum for "160" and you should find a number of posts. The bottom line is that it is doable. It may change the handling charactaristics a bit, though.

Herr Tod · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2005, 06:57:47 PM »

Don't... if you want to ride like that you can better give me your Bandit and I'll buy you a 250 cc chopper

I've tried this on my other bike which has a 3 inch tire, I put a 90/80 on which is a little bit more than going from 150 to 160. However I ended up with less usable tire than with a 3 inch tire

Better buy a Michelin Pilot Power set, 110/70 and 150/60

Garyola · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2005, 10:35:20 AM »

Quote from: "KSUGreggy"

i now that stock my bike has 110/70-17 on front and a 150/70-17 in the rear.

Ive been given the chance to get a set of michelin pilot sports for a steal but they catch comes in teh tires sizes...the front is the same size as stock but the rear is a 160/60-17 and im wondering if this is a viable option. I'd love to have some sportier rubber as i dont mostly driving too and from school so i dont need a terribly long lasting tire plus im getting tired of the d205s ive got on the bike from the PO. has anyone heard of this size being used on the b4's? could it work? potential problems?

I've asked this same question to the Dunlop Race Tire supplier here in my area. He said don't do it. The tire will mushroom a little too much.
If you want tires for your B4, go get a set of the Pilot Powers. They work as well as any tire you can get for this bike. The only better option for the B4 is to get slicks.

G

KSUGreggy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2005, 10:37:58 AM »

thanks for the help! any recommendations for places to get them...if anyone knows where manhattan, ks is your understand. im in podunk kansas kind of out here so my best source is probably online. i think ill end up staying with a 150 in the rear

Garyola · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2005, 11:11:41 AM »

I just googled a few times and got these guys
Good prices! Get a set for about $200 and change.

http://www.tireexpress.com/category.cfm?Category=2244

G

PitterB4 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2005, 11:26:39 AM »

I'm thrilled with my M1's too - 110/70 and 150/60. I got mine for ~$200 to my door from Motorcycle Superstore (Bandit Alley sponsor - see link at bottom of pg). Their profile allows ridiculous lean angles!

KSUGreggy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2005, 03:46:07 AM »

pitter...im guessing hte M1 is a metzler tire?

PitterB4 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2005, 07:04:52 AM »

Quote from: "KSUGreggy"

pitter...im guessing hte M1 is a metzler tire?

Yup.

Click Here

Here's mine after a trackday. I was low enough to drag a knee (this is also the tire I have on in my avatar) and still had that much chicken strip left.

jcmjrt · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2005, 11:00:35 AM »

I put an M1 on the front a few months ago and have been happy with the performance. It seems to be grippy. It's hard to say how long it will last but I've heard that it's reasonable on that as well.

Herr Tod · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2005, 12:45:12 PM »

My Pilot Powers have lost their arrows, Michelin guys and numbers on the edges

low enough to drag everything

I personally don't like Metzeler, the compund is too hard. They seem nervous at the edges and don't give as much feedback as a Michelin or Pirelli.

Krautwagen · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2005, 01:48:48 AM »

I'm running a 110/70 and 160/60 combination in the M1's and I think it's just great. But then again, I haven't been on the track with the bike and don't push it obnoxiously hard on the streets. But, I've got enough tire experience to say that they are a great tire and the size doesn't affect me one bit.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2005, 09:07:16 AM »

Thanks, Dave. I knew the 160 thing had been done. I've actually thought about trying 160 take-offs on the track. Most of the SV guys run them so there are lots of them available.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2005, 12:06:57 PM »

yea and i was thinking of trying a 200 on mine!

NOT

KSUGreggy · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2005, 03:11:06 PM »

thanks for all the advice guys....this a great board for someone who has no experience....i.e. ME!!!