Largest front tire on a newgen?

demp · August 11th, 2010, 09:31 AM

Can anyone confirm if a 120/70/17 BT016 will fit without any modifications?

almost40 · August 11th, 2010, 09:47 AM

Ive got a 110 on mine and it isnt worn all the way to the edge (believe me when I say I tried) Why would you want bigger?? The only thing that will do is pinch the tire on the rim and give you less contact patch in the sticky outside compound of the tire.

demp · August 11th, 2010, 09:53 AM

only because the local dealer stocks that size

thanks for the quick responce!

edbro · August 11th, 2010, 12:54 PM

Don't order from the dealer. Go to motorcycle-superstore.com

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx

$96 for a 110/70 BT-016. Get the right size and cheaper.

pathfinder · August 11th, 2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demp

Can anyone confirm if a 120/70/17 BT016 will fit without any modifications?

Yes, it will. I have 120/70/17 Sport Demons on mine.

Alex · August 11th, 2010, 02:25 PM

the 120's in front aren't just wider, they are taller as well, and will slow the steering feel (by effectively raising the front fork a bit). To maintain the same geometry, you can lower the fork through the triple tree by using lowering blocks, but at that point it's probably more cost effective to just get the right size tire in the first place.

ScorpionNinja · August 11th, 2010, 03:27 PM

why?

110 front
130 rear, is all ill ever put on mine.

thinking back to pontiac's "wider is better" grand prix commercials of years ago...

wider tires on the 250R.

Why not just put a 160 front, then a 240 rear?

will that make the 250 handle better than stock tires?

illrational · August 11th, 2010, 03:37 PM

I'm going with BT-016s 110/70/17 on front and 150/60/17 on back.

Ramen · August 11th, 2010, 03:57 PM

edbro · August 11th, 2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illrational

I'm going with BT-016s 110/70/17 on front and 150/60/17 on back.

I wanted BT-016's but I do not want to go to 150 on the back. So, instead, I will try BT-003's next time I change my tires since they are offered in 140 for the rear.

almost40 · August 12th, 2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illrational

I'm going with BT-016s 110/70/17 on front and 150/60/17 on back.

I run em I love em.

illrational · August 12th, 2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almost40

I run em I love em.

the tires or the tires n sizes....how does the bike feel compared to stock n are you runng them w clipons n rearsets.im adding all the above n think I'll have to relearn the bike...also removing kleen system n rejettn or shimmn one time...

wayanlam · August 12th, 2010, 06:44 PM

over here ive seen several guys put their stock 130 back tires on the front, and then they buy a 160 and put it on the back.

however the handling is impaired... and its a VERY tight fit! they do it just for looks, and to save money, since they want something bigger than stock when they buy the bike, but they dont want to buy both new tires, lol

once my stock front tire needs a change i think im gonna go with some battlax 110s or 120s up front, already changed the back tire since that wore down a lot faster, and am running BT 150/60/17 92s if im not mistaken.

capt_bugaloo · August 15th, 2010, 09:41 AM

I just had a new rear tire mounted yesterday. I went with the stock size Bridestone BT-045 again. It's a very good tire for street use, and I'd be reluctant to switch to any other size or type of tire...

adri99an · August 15th, 2010, 10:04 AM

I run 120/150 - best thing since sliced bread!

Here's a video from alex to those who want to go "Bigger"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZbcHRsnPGM

sherjay · August 15th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

I run 120/150 - best thing since sliced bread!

Here's a video from alex to those who want to go "Bigger"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZbcHRsnPGM

That is the funniest video I've seen so far!

Guinss · August 15th, 2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayanlam

over here ive seen several guys put their stock 130 back tires on the front, and then they buy a 160 and put it on the back.

however the handling is impaired... and its a VERY tight fit! they do it just for looks, and to save money, since they want something bigger than stock when they buy the bike, but they dont want to buy both new tires, lol

Hehe must be some crazy modded bikes over there.
Aren't front and rear tires built differently? The rear one for acceleration and the front for mainly braking?

wayanlam · August 19th, 2010, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinss

Hehe must be some crazy modded bikes over there.
Aren't front and rear tires built differently? The rear one for acceleration and the front for mainly braking?

here are two highly modded bikes that were parked at the dealership a couple weeks back:

fully modded back swing-arms to accommodate the 180+ back wheels, and upside down double disk brakes front wheels with like 130 tires.

i wonder how they handle with such an extreme makeover... specially the one with the full slick tires, lol

and the red bike in the last image with the "small" tires is my bike, yay!

ithaca00 · August 20th, 2010, 01:10 AM

I want to ride THIS bike!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayanlam

here are two highly modded bikes that were parked at the dealership a couple weeks back:

August 11th, 2010, 09:31 AM	#1
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	Largest front tire on a newgen? Can anyone confirm if a 120/70/17 BT016 will fit without any modifications?

August 11th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#2
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Ive got a 110 on mine and it isnt worn all the way to the edge (believe me when I say I tried) Why would you want bigger?? The only thing that will do is pinch the tire on the rim and give you less contact patch in the sticky outside compound of the tire. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

August 11th, 2010, 02:25 PM	#6
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	the 120's in front aren't just wider, they are taller as well, and will slow the steering feel (by effectively raising the front fork a bit). To maintain the same geometry, you can lower the fork through the triple tree by using lowering blocks, but at that point it's probably more cost effective to just get the right size tire in the first place. __________________________________________________ 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)

August 11th, 2010, 03:37 PM	#8
illrational ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Black '11 ZX-6R Posts: 209	I'm going with BT-016s 110/70/17 on front and 150/60/17 on back. __________________________________________________ My 250 is mine and mine alone, you may see better you'll definitely see worse but mine, she's one of a kind!!!!btw, SHE'S SEXY!!!

August 12th, 2010, 06:44 PM	#13
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	over here ive seen several guys put their stock 130 back tires on the front, and then they buy a 160 and put it on the back. however the handling is impaired... and its a VERY tight fit! they do it just for looks, and to save money, since they want something bigger than stock when they buy the bike, but they dont want to buy both new tires, lol once my stock front tire needs a change i think im gonna go with some battlax 110s or 120s up front, already changed the back tire since that wore down a lot faster, and am running BT 150/60/17 92s if im not mistaken. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

August 11th, 2010, 09:53 AM	#3
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	only because the local dealer stocks that size thanks for the quick responce!

August 11th, 2010, 12:54 PM	#4
edbro ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: NJ Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 157	Don't order from the dealer. Go to motorcycle-superstore.com http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx $96 for a 110/70 BT-016. Get the right size and cheaper.

August 11th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#7
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	why? 110 front 130 rear, is all ill ever put on mine. thinking back to pontiac's "wider is better" grand prix commercials of years ago... wider tires on the 250R. Why not just put a 160 front, then a 240 rear? will that make the 250 handle better than stock tires?

August 11th, 2010, 03:57 PM	#9
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199

August 15th, 2010, 09:41 AM	#14
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I just had a new rear tire mounted yesterday. I went with the stock size Bridestone BT-045 again. It's a very good tire for street use, and I'd be reluctant to switch to any other size or type of tire... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

August 15th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#15
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I run 120/150 - best thing since sliced bread! Here's a video from alex to those who want to go "Bigger" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZbcHRsnPGM

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