once and for all

[emtmike]

I have read many posts and I see many differant answers. I need new tires and am not sure of the size. What size should I get?

[steves]

160/60 98+
150/70 pre98

[Kfreak]

[emtmike]

I ride a 99 750 so I need a 160/60/? for the back and what for the front?

[ThAzKat]

160/60 98+
150/70 pre98

on oem wheels!

[JBLUE]

I ride a 99 750 so I need a 160/60/? for the back and what for the front?

120/70/17-front tire 150/70/17 or 160/60/17-rear tire

[emtmike]

Yep OEM. Which is better the 150 or 160? I like the wide look but want tne ont that will work the best. Sorry for all the questions. I am very new to all this. Thanks MIKE

[D-Wes]

the 150 is made for that rim size and the bike i.e. best performance, although i had a 160 on mine before i sold it and it was just fine and looked good, i am not a veteran rider by any means so it really didnt change anything for me as far as performance while putting around town and on long rides out of town

[Uppercuttz]

I have a 120 on the front and a 180 Pilot Sport on the rear. Been ridin my Kat since 01 with some of the big boys and haven't seen a difference in performance although the 150/160 is what the Kat calls for.

My old Mechanic from ProLine Raceing, who contracts for the AMA doodes during the Daytona Races, vowed the 180 would be fine. Been ridin on it for the last several years which also gives that nice wide looks you're talking about.

But you better listen to the Pro's. What do I know, I'm just a Squid! Lol's

[bennett]

get a 190!!!

[ThAzKat]

why not a 340?!

[GregS]

Seems the all too common belief is the manufacturers put wheel width minimums and maximums in their specs just because they are trying hold you hot rod know it alls down.
Have any of you experienced a front or rear blow out? After that kind of experience you learn the importance of proper tire care / mounting / sizing / pressure. Hope those of you that ignore the warnings continue to be lucky.

[ThAzKat]

Rear tire blowout at 65 mph, at that point you pray to the Gods. You are just along for the ride. No thinking of how you will lay it down. How you might maneavor, isn't your choice at that point. just hold on if at all possible. The craziest shake I have ever experienced, would much rather deal with a high speed wooble

[emtmike]

So whats the answer? I want a nice wide look that works well that wont kill me. I am thinking 180.

Will these fit my stosk rim and not kill me? http://solomotorparts.com/product.ph...8&cat=0&page=1

size 180/55zr-17

[teddy]

widest recommended for stock wheel is 160/60/17

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