Got a 93 F2. Can you put a wider tire on the back? if so how much wider can you go?
I have a 16/60/17 now. Would it hinder or improve handling?
thanks

 

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It will suck. You will hate it. Don't waste your time or money. Stick with stock sizes or maybe 10 higher. Anything larger changes your handling considerably.

There's a million posts about this topic, most in agreement. Just type in 'tire size' into search box above.

Welcome to the club.

- rey

 

I agree that you will hate it. When i bought my bike, it had 180s in the back. It felt a bit awkard every time i took a turn.

 

it comes down to personal preference and what you are using the bike for, i have a 180 on a F3 rim and i love it and works for what i need it for!

 

Thanks for all the info. The two shops Ive been to in town are not stocking 160's for some reason only 170's. The tech said it would be fine but thought I would ask some questions befor dumping $$$ into it and hating it. Ive read in some posts thats its important to have matching tires front and rear..... My front tire is like new but the rear is BALD. Is it matching brands or tred depth thats important? The front is a dunlop Sportmaster, Thats a spendy tire as far as Ive seen[:@]

thanks again

 

From what I understand, it's best to stick witha matching set front/rear. Something to do with similar composition and handlingcharacteristics.

As for width... I bought my F2 with a 190 on the rear (I had no idea it was wrong). It rubbed slightly against the chain and swingarm,was very unstable through turns, and finally broke the chain. It was not a fun bike to ride until I got stock size tires. Now... [8D]