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Two Smoker
11th March 2005, 12:41
Hey everyone,

The standard size front tyre on my ZXR400 is a 120/60-17. My problem is Pirelli is no longer bringing that size Supercorsa in anymore. I know it has been done on many an Yamaha R6 by upgrading to a 120/70-17. But will i be able to do this on my ZXR???

I know when you get slicks they are 165/60's and 125/70's and many people run slicks on ZXR400's

Does anyone know if Metzler make a 120/60 in Rennsports???

Cheers.
ktulu
11th March 2005, 12:44
Just plastic tyres do me fine, plenty of grip
bugjuice
11th March 2005, 12:45
don't know how much it helps, but their web site (http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/en_85/tires/template_categorie.jhtml;jsessionid=1YYQWIPADYIJTF YKJOPCFEY?catid=85RCNG&productid=16166&product_list=catid%3D85RCNG%26productid%3D16166) reckons they do..
It had 2 options for Rennsport tho, so double check they're the ones you're after..
Two Smoker
11th March 2005, 12:56
don't know how much it helps, but their web site (http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/en_85/tires/template_categorie.jhtml;jsessionid=1YYQWIPADYIJTF YKJOPCFEY?catid=85RCNG&productid=16166&product_list=catid%3D85RCNG%26productid%3D16166) reckons they do..
It had 2 options for Rennsport tho, so double check they're the ones you're after..

Just found out from Forbes and Davies that they dont import the 120/60 either....

So it looks like a 120/70 or i have to go to GPR70's...
bugjuice
11th March 2005, 13:00
bugga..
guess it's all very well a company making something, but it's another story about trying to get it in the country that's the arse-end* of the world..

Just hope they fit under the mudguard then! Was it snug with the 60s on? Is there much of a difference in height and performance (roll etc)?

* and by arse end, I don't mean smelly-poo arse, I mean 'remote'..
Motoracer
11th March 2005, 13:06
That's OK Chris, your handeling will just slightly be more slugish or not quite as sharp as a 60 profile. However it'll fit on your rims perfectly.

Metzeler didn't use to do them in that size but just give Haledanes a quick call. They are now making tires for smaller bikes as well so they very well might do a 60 profile.
Two Smoker
11th March 2005, 18:58
That's OK Chris, your handeling will just slightly be more slugish or not quite as sharp as a 60 profile. However it'll fit on your rims perfectly.

Metzeler didn't use to do them in that size but just give Haledanes a quick call. They are now making tires for smaller bikes as well so they very well might do a 60 profile.

Nah turns out they arent importing them :( Just ordered a 160/60 SC2 and 120/70 SC1 Supercorsas.... FARKIN $590!!! Exact same price as Renners... Might try Renners next...
FROSTY
11th March 2005, 19:02
mate --give me a call--Like NOW about tyres
Two Smoker
11th March 2005, 19:19
mate --give me a call--Like NOW about tyres

Nah i got offered GPR70's real cheap, but i love how much grip supercorsas have... only just gentle spinning up of the rear out of the hairpin...
FROSTY
11th March 2005, 19:35
Nah i got offered GPR70's real cheap, but i love how much grip supercorsas have... only just gentle spinning up of the rear out of the hairpin...
silly boy --I uses gPR70's cos IU wasn't needing better /grippier. but I know people in the right places.