Rear tire size

[waveman]

Another question here.... I see that alot of tires do not come in the 150/70 sizes I see 150/60 and 160/60 , I probably will stick w/ the 150 width, but does the 60 compared to the 70 sidewall drop the rear end alot, or not much to make a difference ? All imput would be appreciated

[DreKat]

the difference is about 10mm. It doesn't make a big difference but typicallly I would go for the 160/60 myself. Just try and get a sticky tire.

[The CyberPoet]

All your questions are answered here:

http://www.katriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5551

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[letsride]

I agree go with the 160. better choices in tire and more rubber on the raod.

[The CyberPoet]

I agree go with the 160. better choices in tire and more rubber on the raod.

Not to mention in the Metzeler M3 you're looking at, unlike the 160/60ZR17, the 150/60ZR17 is not up to the 98+ Katana's weight rating requirement (ditto on the 120/65ZR17 & the 120/60ZR17 for the front -- you need that 120/70ZR17 in the front).

Meanwhile, unless you go virtually shoulder- or elbow-down in the turns, you are not going to use the potential of a set of M3's on a stock Kat -- get twice the mileage and for your purposes, the same grip (i.e. - more than you can use) out of a set of Z6's

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[thrash_5140]

i've got the d209's on my kat. 160/60 in the back and 120/70 in the front.
both of the tires seem to do good and I have no problems with the back dropping down. alittle more rubber on the road is a good thing.

[slayergsxf1]

I went 160/60 10 years ago and never looked back....