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NVDucati

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California
BlackdogADV said:
After using a 150 it’d be hard to go back to stock.
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Absolutely right on! I use an Avon TrailRider (90/10) in the 150 size. There are a number of advantages beyond just having a larger contact pack. The comfort increases, the chatter across imperfect road surfaces decreases dramatically. This topic always brings out emotional and absolute disagreement by folks who have never tried a 150 tire. So be it.
 
Alan F.

Alan F.

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NVDucati said:
Absolutely right on! I use an Avon TrailRider (90/10) in the 150 size. There are a number of advantages beyond just having a larger contact pack. The comfort increases, the chatter across imperfect road surfaces decreases dramatically. This topic always brings out emotional and absolute disagreement by folks who have never tried a 150 tire. So be it.
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Yes I'd agree with NVDucati that comfort does increase. Having needs and goals to meet are important when moving to different tire sizes.

Do either of you advise a wider front tire as well?

I'm running 5.10 rear and 4.10 front, so about 130 rear 100 front but with a 100% aspect ratio, the amount of added comfort surprised me, even with these stiff 50/50 dual sport tires.

In fact for the first few hundred miles i found myself looking for pavement irregularities to ride over, good times.
 
Bazza

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locknut said:
Many choices available, and although you can maintain the exact cross section profile for our likable handling traits, the dust will settle on a tyre that will be around 10mm taller +/- at the sidewall. Either raise the front end or go to a 110/18 front to fudge a bit. It's a good trade, IMHO. I get teaser rain for thirty minutes a LOT in my hills and the 110 change gives me that ROSSI syndrome . Either do that or go live in the UK for a while. I've never seen a mass group of biker blokes that can ride as well in the rain as UK bikers. "Rain ? What rain?" 😜👈
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Let's know when you're coming over and I'll arrange some wet stuff for you :rolleyes::giggle::cool:
 
Racer57

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When using a 150, is a front tire swap needed due to qrip/quality of the stock front ? I presently have no issues with my stock front for my style of riding. I am not a strong believer in using same brand of tires for front/back, so thats not an issue.
 
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NVDucati

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Racer57 said:
When using a 150, is a front tire swap needed due to qrip/quality of the stock front ? I presently have no issues with my stock front for my style of riding. I am not a strong believer in using same brand of tires for front/back, so thats not an issue.
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I wouldn't say that the front "needs" to be replaced and matched. If you like the one you have _ keep it.
AS far as mixed brands, I agree that there is no magic imperative to match them. I do like to have both tires have the same profile shape. At least similar.
I like the ones I have, in part, because of the constant graduation from edge to edge.
Nothing better than the smell of new tires in the morning.;)
 
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UnknownTechGuy

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El_Guapo said:
I joined the fat rear tyre club

Shinko E705 150 / 70 R18

Chain guard rubs (as expected) , so it was removed until I trim it ... or just let it like that , I am not sure yet
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Hey bud,
I'm planning to get the same for my bike.
The E705 upfront n the rear..
What's your take on the tyres so far.

Also, how the on road grip and handling so far.. I won't really be taking it to trail, just that i like the look of these.
 
El_Guapo

El_Guapo

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Melbourne
UnknownTechGuy said:
Hey bud,
I'm planning to get the same for my bike.
The E705 upfront n the rear..
What's your take on the tyres so far.

Also, how the on road grip and handling so far.. I won't really be taking it to trail, just that i like the look of these.
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I only fitted the rear one. I had to remove the chain guard and cut a bit to make fit. I have not put it back yet.

The feeling: it feel with a lot more grip, I am sure it's heavier (as the tyre is bigger) and you can feel somehow that there is a difference.
When going over potholes, cracks or irregularities , it feels more stable , less wobbly.
Riding on wet roads feel safer too, no skidding when braking hard.
 
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NVDucati

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California
GA Forester said:
just sharing a site I found while browsing that I liked, kind of laying the old/new views and also speed corrections -

130/70-R18 vs 140/70-R18 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World

140/70-R18 tires are 0.55 inches (14 mm) larger in diameter than 130/70-R18 tires and the speedometer difference is 2.2%
www.tacomaworld.com www.tacomaworld.com
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I 'd point out that the biggest take away this calculator offers is the Revolutions per Mile / KM.
Fewer revolutions = fewer everything. Less wear on the engine, less fuel used, less oil wear and even less wear on the tire itself.
How much that matters to you is up to you.
 
Alan F.

Alan F.

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One other use for the Revolutions per mile field is to determine the percentage of difference or ratio of front to rear on a stock set of tires, vs a set of larger or smaller tires, or upsized/downsized rims. Keeping this fairly close to stock keeps the ABS system happy.
 
El_Guapo

El_Guapo

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Melbourne
GA Forester said:
@El-Guapo what seat are you using sir? Looks nice with the muscle tires
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It's a seat cover , I bough it from AliExpress.
It's a mesh that keeps the seat less hot. It works

 
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