Mismatched Sidewall heights?

[jdmitrcivic]

Hello KR, I own a 97 kat 600, and i've been lurking for a couple months including today while I searched for tire info for my upcoming purchase. I was going to buy a set of Conti Road Attacks from this link I found earlier http://www.ridedirect.com/showProduc...1097&cat_id=42

I added the 120/70/17 to the cart and then I realized that they don't have a 150/70/17. Can I use the 150/60/17 with the front size I listed, or should I match the heights? 120/60/17 & 150/60/17? Would the difference cause any adverse side effects? Thanks for your help in advance KR!

[Kreylyn]

Stock sizes were not the same, and I've never had an issue mixing that up. As long as the tire fits the rim correctly, you will be fine.

Krey

[IndyGunner]

Get this setup, its what I have on my bike.

120/70/17 and 160/60/17 Trust me.

And you dont actually have to match the middle number. Its actually a ratio. The first number is the size around. the second is the sidewall which is a ratio of that round length, and the last is the rim size or 17 inches.

I also suggest getting the sport attacks if your a more aggressive rider. They wear a tiny bit faster than the road attacks (not much), but grip like CRAZY.

[arsenic]

Get this setup, its what I have on my bike.

120/70/17 and 160/60/17 Trust me.

And you dont actually have to match the middle number. Its actually a ratio. The first number is the size around. the second is the sidewall which is a ratio of that round length, and the last is the rim size or 17 inches.

I also suggest getting the sport attacks if your a more aggressive rider. They wear a tiny bit faster than the road attacks (not much), but grip like CRAZY.

good post Beaner Except with the size recommendations. You have a 97, thats a 3.5" rear rim. He has a 98+ that's 4.5" rear rim. DO NOT put a 160 on there, go with a 150.

[IndyGunner]

good post Beaner

I learn from the best man

[sharpie6]

the conti road attacks are great. I've put about 500 miles on them so far and love them. I got them from MOpowersports.com at a good price and fast shipping.

[arsenic]

I learn from the best man

well, reread my post and learn a little more

[IndyGunner]

well, reread my post and learn a little more

Sorry chris, but im still right continental tires are one of the few brands that will fit a 160 on a pre rim safely. There are a few members on here who can prove that.

[jimwag81]

I just bought set of road attacks from ride direct last week. I bought the 120/70/17 and the 150/70/17. I just checked again and they still have them. Took about 5 days from order to delivery to my door.

http://www.ridedirect.com/showProduct.php?id=440&cat_id=42

[IndyGunner]

congrats, make sure you break em in good and keep them to proper PSI, they are AMAZING tires but get moody if they aren't just right ENJOY!

[jdmitrcivic]

Thanks

Wow this forum moves fast, Thanks for all the responses, I will be making a purchase tomorrow. As soon as I get them I'll update. I'm not too aggresive of a rider but I've already ridden the twisties 3x more than I have commuted on the bike. Thanks again for the help.

[Suzukii600]

Sorry chris, but im still right continental tires are one of the few brands that will fit a 160 on a pre rim safely. There are a few members on here who can prove that.

so then, and im sure this has been covered a million times... whats the widest you can go on a post 600? i got a 160/60 right now but it looks like a 170 would fit?

[IndyGunner]

so then, and im sure this has been covered a million times... whats the widest you can go on a post 600? i got a 160/60 right now but it looks like a 170 would fit?

Yes it has, but I have no problem helping you out.

A pre AND post katana can fit a 160/60/17 rear IF they are continental tires. Im not sure about other brands but if you get a different company then only a 150/70/17 will fit on a pre98. a 160/60/17 fits on all 98+

I dont believe a 170 fits, you would need to upgrade to gsxr rims.

[Suzukii600]

figured that would be the case, just wanted to ask

[IndyGunner]

no problem