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Originally Posted by sixstring
So if I understand you correctly, the reason why some people find 150s to be superior to the 130s is because there is a greater selection of 150 tires and some of them are made of better/stickier materials. In other words the stickiness of the tires compensate for the pinched profile.
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IMO, that's pretty much it. The only thing to add is that actual tire sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and even from tire model to tire model. I.E., even if two different tires are marked as 150/60/17, one may in fact be noticeable larger than the other. A "skinny" 150 seems to fit OK, while a "wide" 150 doesn't work well at all. BT-016's are an example of the first, 003's are an example of the second.
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Originally Posted by sixstring
I'll have to see if anyone dealers in my area carry the BT003RS 140
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If I go with the BT003RS 140, what front should I use? 110? 120?
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Any tire shop should be able to order whichever tires you like, and these are all available mail order pretty easily as well. I can't comment on the 110 vs 120 in front, other than it's unlikely the 120 will provide better performance. It will likely slow steering feel, as it will be a bit heavier. It's unlikely to rub the fender or cause any other clearance issues, even though the rim is sized for the 110's.