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tyre sizes
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 12:36 pm
by Highlander
hi im lookijng to get Pirrelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro Race tyres for me bike, but my current tyre sizes are -
120/60ZR/17TL
160/60ZR/17TL
However I cant seem to find anybody that does the front tyre at that size...they all appear to be 120/70ZR/17TL... would this fit. if i remeber correctly the first par 120 is like the rim size like 17inches etc. is the 60ZR the diammetter of the tyre, ?? thanks
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 12:53 pm
by RedexRobB
120mm = width of the rim
60mm = the height of the tyre from the rim
17inch = is the rim diameter
Why they put all of that in metric and then the diameter in inches i dont know
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 12:53 pm
by SimonH
a quick search on google turned this up...
http://www.universal-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle.htm
but they don't do the 160 rear? .....TBH I don't really think a 400 would benefit from such a tyre- when you've only got 60 brake to lay down a tyre like that isn't really necessary
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 5:53 pm
by Jamz
I've heard a lot of the racers say they switch to the 120/70-17 front tyre cause it gives a faster turn-in.
Whether you'd feel much difference on the road is another matter...
As far as i know it will fit fine without scraping the front mudguard or anything daft!
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 7:17 pm
by sloweracing
F/120/70/ZR17
R/160/60/ZR17
These are the sizes we race hope this helps allways have part worns for sale i only do 40 laps then sell for about 100
hope this helps
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 9:58 am
by Guest
wheres a good place to order the pirrellis from....
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 1:56 pm
by Ballsout Racing
Speak to Allan at:
http://www.arracing.co.uk/
AR Racing Services
Unit 3, Stream Business Units,
Southover,Wells
Somerset, BA5 1UH
Call on 0870 0660471 or 01749 672 890 or Fax: 01749 673 890
Say Greville sent you, Ta.
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 3:51 pm
by sloweracing
A TYRE SHOP
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:50 am
by Bikerz
RobB wrote:120mm = width of the rim
60mm = the height of the tyre from the rim
17inch = is the rim diameter
Why they put all of that in metric and then the diameter in inches i dont know
so very very wrong im afraid. check on MCN!
120 is width in mm, 60 is in fact 60% of 120mm thats is the profile and 17 is inch wheel. sori the middle number is a percentage . check in this wenesday mcn for proof or at mcn.co.uk
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:51 am
by Bikerz
RobB wrote:120mm = width of the rim
60mm = the height of the tyre from the rim
17inch = is the rim diameter
Why they put all of that in metric and then the diameter in inches i dont know
so very very wrong im afraid. check on MCN!
120 is width in mm
60 is in fact 60% of 120mm thats is the profile
17 is inch wheel.
sori the middle number is a percentage . check in this wenesday mcn for proof or at mcn.co.uk