rear tyre - size question

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hardnutdvd
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rear tyre - size question

Post by hardnutdvd » Fri Sep 28, 2012 6:34 pm

i just wondered
the standard size on the arse end of an RVF400 is a 150/60 - 17

are there any other sizes that would fit a rear rvf wheel without any modification or changes needing to be made?

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Re: rear tyre - size question

Post by Delboy » Fri Sep 28, 2012 6:41 pm

160/60/17
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Re: rear tyre - size question

Post by Neosophist » Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:35 pm

As Derek has said the 160 will fit on the rim but depending on tyre mfg it might distort a little / you may have chain clearance issues.

It seems to be a personal thing as some people really dont like the feel of the 160 while otheres dont notice any difference?
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Re: rear tyre - size question

Post by hardnutdvd » Mon Oct 01, 2012 1:58 pm

it was the chain clearance i was most unsure about...

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Re: rear tyre - size question

Post by vfrman » Mon Oct 01, 2012 3:14 pm

Then go with the 150.

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