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Old 12-25-2009, 12:58 AM
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what do most of u run?
i heard the thinner the tire the better for carving ?
 
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Old 12-25-2009, 03:50 AM
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Old 12-25-2009, 08:06 AM
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120/70 & 180/55
 
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Old 12-25-2009, 08:53 AM
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The best tire size is OEM to your bike.
 
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Old 12-25-2009, 11:13 AM
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OEM all the way. If you want "performance" just use different tires. A lot of people here use the Michelin 2CT something or other, I have Shinkos on mine, and I'll be trying out Pirelli's come changing time.

Unless you're ONLY drag racing, or stunting, would I even RECOMMEND changing the tire size.
 
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Old 12-25-2009, 12:25 PM
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I use the 2CT front and rear with stock sizes and they seem to grip really well!
 
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Old 12-25-2009, 04:59 PM
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I run stock. I figure Honda did their research ahead of time and put the best size on stock.
 
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Old 12-25-2009, 06:03 PM
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what is stock size again?
 
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Old 12-25-2009, 07:22 PM
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look at the side of your tire....120/70 in the front, 180/55 around back.
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 02:23 PM
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google the make and model of your bike. There are factory specs listed for almost every bike.
 


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