I'm currently running a 140/80/17 Anakee rear tyre on my 1996 which I believe to be the correct / recommended size. Can you tell me if a 150/70/17 will fit ? Does anyone else with a steamer run this size ? Any problems etc.
Personally I'd stick with the standard size. Messing with other sizes and profiles can adversly affect the handling.
Quote from: "mcilvenny"I'm currently running a 140/80/17 Anakee rear tyre on my 1996 which I believe to be the correct / recommended size. Can you tell me if a 150/70/17 will fit ? Does anyone else with a steamer run this size ? Any problems etc.
My '96 had a 150/something/17 Gripster on it when I got it. Not sure of the aspect ratio...I can check when I get home. I didn't crash and burn from it.
Right now I'm running a 130/90/17. No complaints. I may not ride the same as you, though, so a big YMMV.
Sure, it'll fit. I just bought a set of Michelin Pilot Road tires and decided to go with the slightly wider 150/70x17 for the rear. Someday I'll get around to installing them too... likely after I actually get it running again...LOL.
Brendan
'98 BRG Tiger