TwinJet (Rookie)  |
| Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:48 am |
| Re: Is Wider better? 2008 250R's "Slim" 130/70-17" rear ti |
On my Duc, I went from a 160/60 to a 180/55 on the rear and it really changed the way the bike handled. It was slower turning in but much more stable on the freeway. It wasn't a gyroscopic effect either as the wider tire came with a carbon fiber wheel that shed about 5 pounds off wheel weight. And yes, it did give the bike greater grip through corners.
A wider wheel isn't necessarily a bad thing as long as you know how it affects handling. I'd think that a little extra straight line stability would be a good thing for the Ninja 250. It's already one of the most flickable road bikes out there.
TJ
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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