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Motorcycles => Quannon => Topic started by: Schlubberth on April 25, 2016, 08:09:11 PM

Title: Skinny tires
Post by: Schlubberth on April 25, 2016, 08:09:11 PM

I wonder, it is a soft bike and the tires are too wide.
I need new rubber,Michelin pilot is what i have now.

Title: Re: Skinny tires
Post by: Schlubberth on April 25, 2016, 08:19:13 PM

This bike have too wide tyres and the bike is eating them.

Title: Re: Skinny tires
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on April 26, 2016, 12:41:03 AM

Owner's manual will advise correct tire size.....or check with closest dealer if you do not have the owner's manual.
Too wide tires do not enhance anything but appearance. Too wide tire now has to fold out of proper profile to fit the thinner rim....decreases contact patch of tire/road.
Stig