» Sponsors
Annitori DistributingSportbikeTrackGearBikeBanditSpringfield ArmoryAdvanstarMotorcycleShowsbritishcustomsTrident-Exhausts.comShopTriumph.comMotorcycle.com

» Sponsors

Springfield Armory
Please Visit our Site Sponsors Page

View Single Post
Old 03-10-2007   #3 (permalink)
setts
Lifetime Premium
Site Supporter
SuperStock
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posts: 292
The wider tyre debate provokes considerable emotion and a wide range of opinions. IMHO stick with the OEM tyre unless you really understand what you're doing and are looking for a particular change in performance characteristics - even if performance to you means looks. You will also need to know that the particular tyre you select will provide the characteristics you require with your current set up. Frankly, it's quite a big ask. The short answer is that a 150 of similar compound to your OEM tyre will give you LESS mileage and WORSE performance (if performance means riding performance) as it's simply not designed for your rim size. Simple. But many seem to consider looks above riding performance and if that floats your boat, so be it. There will be many more diverse opinions....
setts is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Motorcycle News, Videos and Reviews
Harley Davidson Suzuki GSXR Honda 600RR Yamaha R6
Sportbike Forums GSXR Forum Honda 1000RR Yamaha R1
Sportbikes Forum Ducati Forum Kawasaki ZX R6 Forum
Motorcycle Forum Ducati Monster Kawasaki Forum R1 MessageNet

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.