November 5th, 2016, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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Name: Byron
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 10 Ninja 250 SE, fz-09, yzf750, rx-3, drz400,f7 kaw, vespa, stella Posts: 1
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140/70 Tires
Guys,
Is 140/70 tire the way to go? I do 50-50 street & canyon riding. I saw a plug in the rear tire and want to replace both tires, so what is the tire to get? Also tread life is not an issue (too many bikes) Sorry if this topic has been beat to death!! |
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November 5th, 2016, 12:49 PM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Welcome Byron!
If your interest in is max grip, then yes. The 140 size tire line has many more options of higher grip level tires, as well as a compromise of grip/milage options.
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November 5th, 2016, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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Name: RJ
Location: PA
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Many many opinions on this topic. Personally I run the bridgestone bt-45's and I absolutely love them. 140/70/17 rear and 120/70/17 front iirc. Great tread life, wet & dry traction and I enjoy the slightly larger look of the rear tire.
They are also not to expensive. |
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November 5th, 2016, 06:01 PM | #4 |
Track Clown
Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot.
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i used to race on pirelli street tires before moving to b-stone slicks. the pirellis offer great traction and longitivtiy. Diablo Rosso II, 140/70 and 110/70
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November 6th, 2016, 03:03 PM | #5 |
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Name: Corey
Location: Minneapolis
Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): 16' S1000RR, 04' CB919, CRF150/230, 07' 250R Posts: 41
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I've had good luck with the S20 EVO as a track tire too. No clue how they'll wear on the street as they only ever see track duty, but amazingly good on the track for a street tire. They will allow you to drag as much footpeg as you can stand to listen to (and mine have been raised 1" from stock and feelers removed with front and rear suspension upgrades) at the track.
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