CBR250RR Rear Tyres

**hondav2** · 27th March 2006, 21:29

Just trying to get a rear tyre for my lads CBR250RR. Aparantly Nationwide dont bring in Pirellis in 140/60/17 anymore. What are you guys running and is putting on a 150 rear an option Cheers Toddy

**Sketchy_Racer** · 27th March 2006, 21:33

Im putting a 150 on mine, As i think a 140 is a tad small.

Just give it a try

**vtec** · 28th March 2006, 14:30

I just put on a 140/60R17 Dunlop GPR70 for $250

every one says its the biz. I personally would have liked to try the newer Bridgestone BT090 on the rear. As I already have it on the front and love it. I would bother with any freaky expensive Italian/Euro brands, I wouldn't think there would be any benefit over the top models from the large established brands.

I wouldn't mess with the profile or width of the tyre, cause it will change the shape/curve and handling characteristics of the tyre. Stick to the specs for best results with regards to tyre sizes.

**bugjuice** · 28th March 2006, 14:50

150 is fine if that's the flavour of tyre you want to go with. It will change the bikes characteristics a little, including a slightly slower turn in

**Postie** · 28th March 2006, 15:01

Originally Posted by bugjuice

150 is fine if that's the flavour of tyre you want to go with. It will change the bikes characteristics a little, including a slightly slower turn in

aren't you gonna plug the Avon Vipers....

buy 150 Vipers

**bugjuice** · 28th March 2006, 15:06

thought that naturally..
yeah, buy Vipers, tell Kerry @ MotoHaus Kit sent ya

won't make the blindest bit of difference to you (altho Kerry might do some KB deal or summat, dunno), but he'll see that my ads work

**Postie** · 28th March 2006, 15:33

Originally Posted by bugjuice

thought that naturally..
yeah, buy Vipers, tell Kerry @ MotoHaus Kit sent ya

won't make the blindest bit of difference to you (altho Kerry might do some KB deal or summat, dunno), but he'll see that my ads work

bollocks to that, its my plug now, your too slow.
tell him the postman sent ya and ask for GRP100's, Vipers are for dodgy Orange bikes anyway

**HDTboy** · 28th March 2006, 15:36

Go with a 140 Dunlop GPR70. It'll turn like it's supposed to, and stick like shit to a blanket

**bugjuice** · 28th March 2006, 15:54

go with the others if you don't mind falling off. The others have so far..
I haven't fallen with the Vipers yet

*touches lots of wood*
*mmmmmm wood

*

**MSTRS:Me** · 28th March 2006, 16:00

Originally Posted by hondav2

Just trying to get a rear tyre for my lads CBR250RR. Aparantly Nationwide dont bring in Pirellis in 140/60/17 anymore. What are you guys running and is putting on a 150 rear an option Cheers Toddy

What grade Pirelli?? And is 140/70 x 17 a better option than going wider?

**bugjuice** · 28th March 2006, 16:04

going wider slows the turn-in for the corners. Doesn't really give you any extra grip. By sticking with the 140, the bike is set up to run that, so it'll be theoretically performing at its best. with Vipers.

**Cibby** · 28th March 2006, 16:07

Originally Posted by hondav2

Just trying to get a rear tyre for my lads CBR250RR. Aparantly Nationwide dont bring in Pirellis in 140/60/17 anymore. What are you guys running and is putting on a 150 rear an option Cheers Toddy

i was going to run a 150/60/17 avon viber on mine.. awesome!!!

i love cbr's.

i miss mine

**Postie** · 28th March 2006, 16:10

Originally Posted by bugjuice

going wider slows the turn-in for the corners. Doesn't really give you any extra grip. By sticking with the 140, the bike is set up to run that, so it'll be theoretically performing at its best. with Vipers.

know your product............?????

vipers don't come in 140'sssssssss