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Armi
16th August 2011, 20:26
After lowsiding today, I've decided my FXR needs new tyres. It still has the originals...

The sizes are 80/90R17 front and 100/90R17 rear. Most shops seem to have difficulty finding anything in this size.

Anyone know of tyres that are the right size or similair and what the effects of different sizes will be?

RideLife
17th August 2011, 21:02
Re your 80/90-17, We are running The Heidenau K56 2.75-17 on the front of a few KR150's for racing with good results. (see Trademe)
Good grippy tyre, though may wear faster they you would like if your just communting on it.
Cheers.
Racey.

kiwifruit
18th August 2011, 05:18
Lasertecs.

Katman
18th August 2011, 09:51
You have very little choice of quality brand tyres in exactly those sizes.

Continental ContiGos or Pirelli City Demons are probably the closest match for size you'll find.

EJK
18th August 2011, 10:00
Or a set of Bridgestone Battleaxe BT39SS.

Could do BT45 110 for the rear too.

Armi
18th August 2011, 20:23
Had a talk with a couple of shops and settled on Pirelli MT75's. The sizes are pretty close and the bike shops say it won't make any noticeable difference.
Also they aren't too costly.

EJK
18th August 2011, 20:34
Had a talk with a couple of shops and settled on Pirelli MT75's. The sizes are pretty close and the bike shops say it won't make any noticeable difference.
Also they aren't too costly.

Good choice.