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Originally Posted by NinjaRick
Hey I was wondering if anyone here is able to answer a question of mine. I use Pirelli Rosso 2s for racing , size 110/70 front and 140 rear, but I have been wondering if I should try out a 120 front and 150 rear. Anything I could expect to happen or change ? Im happy with the Rosso 2s but I'm still a novice racer and they are the only tires I know, so any tips are much appreciated . A side note, I have slight chicken strips on the front tire , but my rear is completely chewed up, is this a problem in the racing world ?
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There are many people that run a 120 and 150 and are perfectly happy with them. The range of sizes of tire that you can run is wider than you would think (90 to 120 F and 120 to 150 R or so). Bike setup, personal comfort, skill level, vendor support, etc etc etc all play a part in tire selection.
Do you need a 120/150 sized tire ..... no. Can you run those sizes successfully and be competitive ..... yes. Would I run a 120/150 tire if a 110/140 set was available ..... probably not. But each rider is a little different.