170/60 rear tire

[Nofear6677]

I've done a little research on here and have been thinking about going to a 170/60 instead of the 150/70. Somewhere somebody said you had to mod the swing arm, where somebody else said you didn't. Could someone please give me a definite answer?

[Kreylyn]

I've done a little research on here and have been thinking about going to a 170/60 instead of the 150/70. Somewhere somebody said you had to mod the swing arm, where somebody else said you didn't. Could someone please give me a definite answer?

IF you have a post kat,

And you stick with a 4.5" rim,

You can use a 170 tire with out modifcations if the tire manufacture lists the tire for that size rim.

It's tight, but it doesn't rub...

Krey

[Nofear6677]

Krey, what would you suggest?

[Wreckie29]

160/60 is plenty and safe

[TRPUT]

I have a 170/60 on my post. As Krey says - it fits the rim and it fits the swing arm - but clearance is tight. Personally, I would run a 170/60 over a 160/60 to keep the diameter roughly the same as the 150/70 stock. Having said that, there is nothing wrong with the 150/70 as a tyre. But going to a 170/60 gives a wider choice of (not necessarily better) brands and a more pleasing look (to some).

[cintidude04]

Personally I prefer 160/60 over both 150/70 and 170/60. But that being said it is all about what you want.

[Nofear6677]

What are the pros of the different sizes? Like does one wear quicker? Or, does one ride smoother?

[05RedKat600]

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=124530

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=124516

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=124368

Tons of info on these questions on the first 3 pages here.....

[Nofear6677]

^^^^^
thanks for pointing out the specific pages. every time i do a search i go through about 50 before i find one i want.