News:

This forum is run by RPM and donations from members.

It is the donations of the members that help offset the operating cost of the forum. The secondary benefit of being a contributing member is the ability to save big during RPM Holiday sales. For more information please check out this link: Membership has its privileges 

Thank you for your support of the all mighty FJ.

Main Menu

Tire question

Started by grannyknot, November 19, 2011, 07:28:29 AM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages1
User actions

grannyknot

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?
84 Yamaha FJ1100L
82 Honda CB450T
70 Suzuki T500
90 BMW K75S

andyb

#1
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.

racerman_27410

#2
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:


KOokaloo!
Print
Go Up Pages1
User actions