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Originally Posted by isuoboe
Another question for all of you: If I put a different back tire on the back, do I need to have the same type tire on the front?
(The wear indicators say I need a new back tire, while the front tire looks relatively new. The old tires are Dunlop K630; I'm thinking about going to Shinko SR740,741.)
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No need for same tyre model, but they should be of similar construction and grip. So both should be bias-ply or both radials. And similar target for riding type: touring, dual-sport, sport-riding, track DOT, race-slicks, etc.
The Dunlop K630 are basic OEM tyres, and Shinko SR740/741 should be similar enough to use together. New tyre will always be grippier than old one, even of same model. Has to do with how thick rubber is on tread. Thicker layer resists hysteresis forces better internally and generates higher slip-angles.