barbagris
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IF you insist on a wide rear. If you were say to drop to a 190 or 200 wide rear - Ah!!!!!
1olbull
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I would certainly consider a 200/60ZR17 (same dias as the 240/55R16).
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have you used this tire? I was about to buy one for my rear, it's half price of the proper one. I want the right one, but ain't got the $300.
I figured the 240/55 wouldn't hurt the power output to the ground significantly, and even lower the rpm's a little. I was curious as to how it handles, being a little bigger in the radius like it is.
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Yes, 9 of them!
barbagris
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Probably a good half of us do.
warp9.9
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Jame, I can't speak for the newer model manuals but in the older manual pre R3T the alternate rear tire recomended by Triumph was a 240/55/15. And yes half the price and just as good as the Metzler if not better because it last longer. You will also feel it in the steering even if you stay with the 150 front wgich keeps the front axle centerline above the rear axle centerline. Now drop a 140/75/17 on the front and you front axle is much lower then the rear. Another choice is to run the 150/70/r17 rear tire in reverse on the front. I know it sound weird but it is excelent in the twisties. Now I've heard a couple opinions not first hand but another captain on the sight spoke to a tire engineer and his opinion was to run the same tire in correct rotational direction. Ive been thinking on this trying to decide for myself. Anyway after riding a bike with the 240/55 on the rear and the 150/70/r17 rear and its grip leaned over is amazing. I have not got to try it above 150 becuase the bike was stock. I can confirm that it was ine of the funnest rides I've had in the twisties.
Hopefully this translates ok for you?
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now I'm doubtful on choose for width, I don't know if 130 or 160, however height me too oriented on 70 for I think 60 could be too low
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wow, that's a lot of good info. never thought about one centerline being above the other. so, what's good for handling in the twisties, a lower centerline on front?
I've only touched the pegs down once on the bike, not gonna do that again till I get new rubber. last night it was a good thing that there was a driveway in the curve I was on, because the back tire skidded when trying to stop. I had to leave the road and go up the driveway. the rest of the road is lined with ditches and trees. lucky me, the angels have to run to keep up.
I would guess that taller tires will pick the bike up and give you more lean angle, but I'm not really trying to scrape the pegs off with this bike, that's what a honda shadow spirit 750 is for.
I've only touched the pegs down once on the bike, not gonna do that again till I get new rubber. last night it was a good thing that there was a driveway in the curve I was on, because the back tire skidded when trying to stop. I had to leave the road and go up the driveway. the rest of the road is lined with ditches and trees. lucky me, the angels have to run to keep up.
I would guess that taller tires will pick the bike up and give you more lean angle, but I'm not really trying to scrape the pegs off with this bike, that's what a honda shadow spirit 750 is for.
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Ya I think you find the weight transfer from the rear to the front is fast so the rear can lock up easy. you'll get used to it and then it won't even be noticeable. as for axle center-line yes the same height or the front slightly lower is better in the twisties. Unless you have a adjustable suspension we do not have much choice to obtain different axle heights the two above listed above yield the same height on the front Since its a lot more down angle I think it adds premature wear to the front. Its just a opinion from running that. I have not tried the 240/50/16 and the smaller a diameter front which gives about 2.286 mm difference in height .09" for us Americans
I suspect it would be a better mix giving you the best of both worlds. No one has spent much time looking at this because of the Exedra Max's price and mileage longevity over all the other 240 tires. Not counting the new cobra chrome this new higher mileage tire might work well with the smaller fronts.If only some manufacture would make a good 150/75/17 to go with the .55 Exedra max and a 150/70/17 to go with the other 240/50/16 profiles.
1olbull
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NO it will not, BUT since it fits my broken up body, I'd like it to handle as well as possible.
A 17" rear wheel improves lean angle and best of all, opens up tire possibilities . . .
I'm concerned about a welded wheel at speeds 100 - 150mph.
