Unbridled Rage (guest)  |
| Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:31 pm |
| Re: Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear ti |
I, too, looked askance at the skinny rear tire. I'd of liked at least a 150mm back end.
It is my understanding that a wider tire makes for a larger contact patch, particularly at lean angles. I consider sticky tires a safety feature, perhaps more than a sporting feature.
But, it is also my understanding that wider tires affect handling speed and feel (negatively), particularly in side-to-side transitions. Left-to-right-and-back-to-left, and so on.
The engineers likely made their choices based on perceived rider experience (newbie), rider height/weight (small/light/female), and unsprung weight (wider tire/rim=heavier).
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Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear tire: — TwoFiftyR, Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:33 am -
nah...130mm rear is quite reasonable...120mm kicks tail! — klown, Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:18 am
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I have MT75s which means a 120 rear tire. — Anthony, Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:34 pm
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Re: I have MT75s which means a 120 rear tire. — TwoFiftyR, Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:03 pm
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Re: Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear ti — TwinJet, Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:48 am
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Good ole FAQ answer it beautifully here ya go
— HotWheels, Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:31 am -
Re: Good ole FAQ answer it beautifully here ya go — TwoFiftyR, Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:42 pm
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Re: Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear ti — Unbridled Rage, Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:31 pm
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Re: Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear ti — love2ride, Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:53 am
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Re: Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear ti — EdCA, Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:46 am
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Re: Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear ti — jraice, Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:37 am