140 and 110??

IndyTwoFiddy · June 5th, 2011, 08:16 PM

I know there are threads, and I've serached and read, but havent found the EXACT answer..so:

Would there be ANY benefits to running a 140 tire and should I go 140/70 or 140/60?

I commute on the interstate everyday, and casual ride weekends...usually cruise 65-75MPH...I'll hit 80-90 0n occasions. What I'm wanting is a smoother ride on the highway if possible, and I'm just a little nervous leaning those IRCs HARD

Thanks for any responses guys..

Alex · June 5th, 2011, 08:35 PM

No.

IndyTwoFiddy · June 5th, 2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

No.

Simple enough....just cosmetic huh? Thank you Alex.

kkim · June 5th, 2011, 09:39 PM

actually, running a 140 will make a difference if the tire you want to use doesn't come in 130 and is of a stickier compound rubber.

dubojr1 · June 6th, 2011, 12:23 PM

A radial like the BT-016's would also provide a better ride right.... I remember it being a much smoother ride when I changed over to the 16's.

Cedilla · June 6th, 2011, 10:04 PM

Lol, to sum up the posts. No there is no benefit, although it wont hurt it either, but as kkim stated some tires don't come in a 130, so if you have to go up a size to get a tire you want then you will be ok.

150/60/R17 is about as big as you can go out back, but thats really pushing it. Keep in mind the rear wheel is only 3.5 inches wide.

BlackNinja · June 7th, 2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyTwoFiddy

I know there are threads, and I've serached and read, but havent found the EXACT answer..so:

Would there be ANY benefits to running a 140 tire and should I go 140/70 or 140/60?

I commute on the interstate everyday, and casual ride weekends...usually cruise 65-75MPH...I'll hit 80-90 0n occasions. What I'm wanting is a smoother ride on the highway if possible, and I'm just a little nervous leaning those IRCs HARD

Thanks for any responses guys..

How hard is hard? I was able to drag knee at Deals Gap with my stock IRCs.

rockNroll · June 7th, 2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackNinja

How hard is hard? I was able to drag knee at Deals Gap with my stock IRCs.

Oh my

kamikaze · June 7th, 2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

A radial like the BT-016's would also provide a better ride right.... I remember it being a much smoother ride when I changed over to the 16's.

Although I love my 16's they are wearing in the center way too much for my liking. I commute daily (a little over 50km r/t) and hit up the twisties on the weekends as much as possible. I've got about 4000km and they are already starting to square off. don't get me wrong, they have amazing feel when pushed hard, but I probably won't be buying them again since i'll be lucky to get 8000km out of them.

June 5th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#1
IndyTwoFiddy ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Indianapolis Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Blue Ninja 250r Posts: 112	140 and 110?? I know there are threads, and I've serached and read, but havent found the EXACT answer..so: Would there be ANY benefits to running a 140 tire and should I go 140/70 or 140/60? I commute on the interstate everyday, and casual ride weekends...usually cruise 65-75MPH...I'll hit 80-90 0n occasions. What I'm wanting is a smoother ride on the highway if possible, and I'm just a little nervous leaning those IRCs HARD Thanks for any responses guys..

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Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Lol, to sum up the posts. No there is no benefit, although it wont hurt it either, but as kkim stated some tires don't come in a 130, so if you have to go up a size to get a tire you want then you will be ok. 150/60/R17 is about as big as you can go out back, but thats really pushing it. Keep in mind the rear wheel is only 3.5 inches wide. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	actually, running a 140 will make a difference if the tire you want to use doesn't come in 130 and is of a stickier compound rubber.