150 tires

n4t · June 27th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Just installed my bridgestone bt016's today that I got from racebikerentals, the handling has so much improved, not sure why people were telling me over at wera that it was a stupid idea and didn't know why I wanted to do it. I actually noticed it as soon as I was pulling out the drive way lol.

Good mod

I'll try to take some pictures later and put them up maybe tomorrow

Snake · June 27th, 2009, 04:47 PM

Good to hear that they worked out for ya. When it comes to this bike careful not to listen to the naysayers. This bike will surprise you.

Alex · June 27th, 2009, 05:52 PM

I rode for a whole pile of miles today with paterick408, who also just mounted a set of Richard's 016's f/r on his ninjette. I was surprised, the 150 rear tire looked much less pinched on the rim than I would have expected, and in fact looks much narrower than the 150 width tires I've seen pictured online. He had no issues keeping a fast street pace, and says that it feels better to him than his previous (stock) tires when leaned over.

I'd be very interested to hear how things wear on them, I know that was one of the knocks against the 090's and some other radials squeezed onto the rear rim. Hopeful the folks with these 016's will keep track of what kind of mileage they are getting out of them, any weird wear patterns, or anything else that would help other folks make a tire decision.

I'm eager for the Bridgestone 003RS's to become more widely available, as they are going to offer 110/70/17 fronts and 140/70/17 rears, which should work even better than the 150/70/17 016's. The 003's will have a stickier compound than the 016's, and the 140 width means the profile on our rim is even closer to what the tire is designed for.

n4t · June 27th, 2009, 08:54 PM

I have a 150/60/17, what difference is that than the 70, bc it also feels like I'm sitting up a lil higher.

rockNroll · June 27th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4t

I have a 150/60/17, what difference is that than the 70, bc it also feels like I'm sitting up a lil higher.

Your 60 wouldn't be as tall as his 70. The first number is the width of your tire. The second number is a percentage of the first number and is the height of the tire. Your tire being a 150/60 17 means that the height of your tire is 60% of 150mm (90mm). His tire being 150/70 17 means the height of his tire is 70% of 150mm (105mm). These numbers aren't exact, as tires with same numbers but from different mfgrs can be slightly different in actual size. The taller tire will have a rounder profile and will lean over easier.

Was "rounder" ok or should I have typed "more round?"

RaceBikeRentals · June 28th, 2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4t

Just installed my bridgestone bt016's today that I got from racebikerentals, the handling has so much improved, not sure why people were telling me over at wera that it was a stupid idea and didn't know why I wanted to do it. I actually noticed it as soon as I was pulling out the drive way lol.

Good mod

I'll try to take some pictures later and put them up maybe tomorrow

RaceBikeRentals · June 28th, 2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Your 60 wouldn't be as tall as his 70. The first number is the width of your tire. The second number is a percentage of the first number and is the height of the tire. Your tire being a 150/60 17 means that the height of your tire is 60% of 150mm (90mm). His tire being 150/70 17 means the height of his tire is 70% of 150mm (105mm). These numbers aren't exact, as tires with same numbers but from different mfgrs can be slightly different in actual size. The taller tire will have a rounder profile and will lean over easier.

Was "rounder" ok or should I have typed "more round?"

Rocknroll is correct... the 150/60 is a bit shorter than the 140/70. So, it will change your gearing slightly. I equate it to adding about 1, possibly 1.5 teeth to your rear sprocket. I'm able to pull my competitors up some long hills, where gearing is at a premium, although I am into the rev limiter in 6th gear slightly before them.

bogdanb · June 28th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4t

I'll try to take some pictures later and put them up maybe tomorrow

Thank you in advance. Please , describe your impressions of how this affect to the bike handling. I am planing to do the same tire change.

paterick4o8 · June 28th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I'm eager for the Bridgestone 003RS's to become more widely available, as they are going to offer 110/70/17 fronts and 140/70/17 rears, which should work even better than the 150/70/17 016's. The 003's will have a stickier compound than the 016's, and the 140 width means the profile on our rim is even closer to what the tire is designed for.

Oh yeah. I heard about these 003s coming in a 140/70 now. I'm guessing they won't last as long as the 016s, but may have a comparable tire life to the 009s or less? Anyone know?

Alex · June 28th, 2009, 08:18 PM

I doubt anyone's going to know yet as nobody has the 003RS's on the street yet.

Broom runs the 003's on his racebike as they've been out for awhile, but that compound is going to be a little different than the 003RS version and his wear stats from the track aren't directly comparable...

Alex · June 29th, 2009, 02:02 AM

Looks like the 003RS's are now in stock and available at MotorcycleSuperstore.com in the sizes we're looking for. 110/70/17 f and 140/70/17 rear. $102 F / $114 R.

Link to front
Link to rear

0000_Bridgestone_Battlax_BT-003_Racing_Street_Front_Tire_--.jpg 0000_Bridgestone_Battlax_BT-003_Racing_Street_Rear_Tire_--.jpg

Someone's got to be the first person to try these and report back, but I'm not due for new tires for a short while at least...

RaceBikeRentals · June 29th, 2009, 06:22 AM

I have em on my Aprilia RS250 racebike & used them last weekend at Willow Springs. They seem to be an excellent tire. I have no doubts they will work well on the street, but probably won't last very long.

Hokie11 · July 6th, 2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Looks like the 003RS's are now in stock and available at MotorcycleSuperstore.com in the sizes we're looking for. 110/70/17 f and 140/70/17 rear. $102 F / $114 R.

Link to front
Link to rear

Attachment 2646 Attachment 2647

Someone's got to be the first person to try these and report back, but I'm not due for new tires for a short while at least...

thinking of getting 150/60 for rear and 120/60 for fronts of the bt003rs.... do i need to do anything else for clearance?

Alex · July 6th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Why?

Hokie11 · July 6th, 2009, 10:19 AM

for a better gripping tire + theyre wider

c717905 · July 22nd, 2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hokie11

for a better gripping tire + theyre wider

This is the same reason I changed my stock IRCs to Bridgestone Battlax BT-021s in 150/70-17 and 120/70-17. I wanted wider and better gripping and I got both. The only drawback is that there is precious little clearance on the swingarm now, but the bike handles distinctly better and looks sooooo much sexier. A vast improvement in all areas in my opinion.

M-Oorb · July 23rd, 2009, 07:22 AM

I understand why you would want a grippier tire...but why did you wanna go wider?

Captain Insaneo · July 24th, 2009, 09:28 AM

My 150/60/17 and 120/60/17 Pilot Powers are being installed right now, will have pictures up tonight or tomorrow.

Shift250R · August 12th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Does anybody know if all 150/60/17 tires fit the ninja? I know Ive seen the bt090 bt016 and others but I was just curious if all 150/60/17 would fit.

bikermunda · August 16th, 2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Looks like the 003RS's are now in stock and available at MotorcycleSuperstore.com in the sizes we're looking for. 110/70/17 f and 140/70/17 rear. $102 F / $114 R.

Link to front
Link to rear

Attachment 2646 Attachment 2647

Someone's got to be the first person to try these and report back, but I'm not due for new tires for a short while at least...

well i will like to see some feedback on these tires as well

June 27th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#1
n4t ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Macon, GA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 78	150 tires Just installed my bridgestone bt016's today that I got from racebikerentals, the handling has so much improved, not sure why people were telling me over at wera that it was a stupid idea and didn't know why I wanted to do it. I actually noticed it as soon as I was pulling out the drive way lol. Good mod I'll try to take some pictures later and put them up maybe tomorrow __________________________________________________

June 27th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I rode for a whole pile of miles today with paterick408, who also just mounted a set of Richard's 016's f/r on his ninjette. I was surprised, the 150 rear tire looked much less pinched on the rim than I would have expected, and in fact looks much narrower than the 150 width tires I've seen pictured online. He had no issues keeping a fast street pace, and says that it feels better to him than his previous (stock) tires when leaned over. I'd be very interested to hear how things wear on them, I know that was one of the knocks against the 090's and some other radials squeezed onto the rear rim. Hopeful the folks with these 016's will keep track of what kind of mileage they are getting out of them, any weird wear patterns, or anything else that would help other folks make a tire decision. I'm eager for the Bridgestone 003RS's to become more widely available, as they are going to offer 110/70/17 fronts and 140/70/17 rears, which should work even better than the 150/70/17 016's. The 003's will have a stickier compound than the 016's, and the 140 width means the profile on our rim is even closer to what the tire is designed for. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 27th, 2009, 08:54 PM	#4
n4t ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Macon, GA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 78	I have a 150/60/17, what difference is that than the 70, bc it also feels like I'm sitting up a lil higher. __________________________________________________

June 28th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#10
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I doubt anyone's going to know yet as nobody has the 003RS's on the street yet. Broom runs the 003's on his racebike as they've been out for awhile, but that compound is going to be a little different than the 003RS version and his wear stats from the track aren't directly comparable... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 29th, 2009, 02:02 AM	#11
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Looks like the 003RS's are now in stock and available at MotorcycleSuperstore.com in the sizes we're looking for. 110/70/17 f and 140/70/17 rear. $102 F / $114 R. Link to front Link to rear 0000_Bridgestone_Battlax_BT-003_Racing_Street_Front_Tire_--.jpg 0000_Bridgestone_Battlax_BT-003_Racing_Street_Rear_Tire_--.jpg Someone's got to be the first person to try these and report back, but I'm not due for new tires for a short while at least... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 27th, 2009, 04:47 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Good to hear that they worked out for ya. When it comes to this bike careful not to listen to the naysayers. This bike will surprise you.

June 29th, 2009, 06:22 AM	#12
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	I have em on my Aprilia RS250 racebike & used them last weekend at Willow Springs. They seem to be an excellent tire. I have no doubts they will work well on the street, but probably won't last very long. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

July 6th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#14
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Why? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 6th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#15
Hokie11 ninjette.org member Name: Vinh Location: Maryland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 153	for a better gripping tire + theyre wider __________________________________________________ Black 09 Ninja 250R\|Shogun Crash Kit\|Woodcraft Full Rearsets\|Proton Flush LEDs\|De-Snorkeled\|Shimmed\|K&N\|Red Rim Tape\|ProGrips\|Puig\|10K HIDs\|15T Front

July 23rd, 2009, 07:22 AM	#17
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	I understand why you would want a grippier tire...but why did you wanna go wider?

July 24th, 2009, 09:28 AM	#18
Captain Insaneo ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Mahopac, NY Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 13	My 150/60/17 and 120/60/17 Pilot Powers are being installed right now, will have pictures up tonight or tomorrow.

August 12th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#19
Shift250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 112	Does anybody know if all 150/60/17 tires fit the ninja? I know Ive seen the bt090 bt016 and others but I was just curious if all 150/60/17 would fit.

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