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Old July 7th, 2017, 12:05 AM   #45
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Originally Posted by JacRyann View Post
If you're already on the edge of 110mm front, wouldn't another 5-degrees lean put it off the edge?

Wouldn't putting 150 on 3.5" rim not perform as well as 140 on same 3.5" rim?

I suppose there's a reason Dunlop recommends 4.0" rim for 150 tyre?
No, a 150 compresses the edges raising the tire profile, you will never reach the edge of the tire as it starts to round away from the surface when leaned over, like a muffin.
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