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General Category => Maintenance => Topic started by: grannyknot on November 19, 2011, 07:28:29 AM

Title: Tire question
Post by: grannyknot on November 19, 2011, 07:28:29 AM
What would be the effect of using a 110/80 - 17 front tire instead of the standard 120/70 - 17?
Would it even be noticeable?
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: andyb on November 19, 2011, 07:48:25 AM
Depends a bit on the actual profile of the tire.  All else being equal, should be a little sharper on turnin and more stable while cornering, but slightly less stable in a straight line.

Also it could weigh more or less, and that would have the usual gyroscopic effects.
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: racerman_27410 on November 19, 2011, 09:41:15 AM
you would also want to check and make sure the tire has the correct load rating.

the FJ... she aint light  :biggrin:


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