Bigger tyre

[tracyprier]

Hi guys

I'm looking 'round for new shoes for the Beemer and have a question:

The standard size for the front is 120/70 17. I can get a good 125/70 17 for a great price. Is there likely to be any problems fitting this slightly wider tyre? It is after all only 5mm wider than standard.

Appreciate opinions on this.

Tracy

[98tls]

not sure on the front really but have gone from a 180 to a 190 on the rear with no problems at all,turn in wont be quite as good with the wider tyre although i guess that depends on profile.

[keza]

no such size you probably mean a 120/65-17 these have the same rolling rate as the standard tyre but offer quicker turn in not advisable on a telelever front ent due to the lack of travel in the front suspension the tyre needs to be a 70 profile to take the flex ion the sidewalls whilke under braking

[Lou Girardin]

Stick with the 70 series. The 65 will make it twitchy.

[tracyprier]

Thanks guys

Decided to dig into the pockets a little harder and just go with a set of standard size Avon Azarro's.

Tracy