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 140/70-r17 recomendations and discussion, what to change if upsizing?

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arvind13
post Jan 11 2024, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Oct 5 2022, 07:52 AM)
yeah, should be.

but, the road5 have dual compound, and on the sides of the rear tyre are super grippy compound like hypersports.
if you lean over, there is a sharp change of feeling that need getting used to. IINM, the new road6 took away this compound.

also, different brand tyre gives different feeling, especially when turning a bike, for a learning rider.
if affects turning at different speeds, slow, medium, and fast. some ppl can adapt, some ppl just pick a brand and use it forever.

check your rim width, is usually stamped on one of the spokes or somewhere on the rim, looks something like MT17x4.00. this is the rim diameter and width, and the width determines what tyre size it can take. my personal opinion, is to use the middle size, or go down one size for less aggressive riders. down size usually gives more surface area at low lean angles, and opposite for up size. but, at the cost of high speed stability.

arrowmax is bias, and road5 is radial. make sure the front you get a matching radial tyre otherwise learning to ride the bike will become strange. stick to original size for the front wheel.

other options are:
Metzeler Roadtec series (Z8, Roadtec01 etc)- usually the cheapest around here, but if you compare overseas price, they are up there
Pirelli Angel series
Bridgestone T series (T30 evo, T31, T32)

Budget conscious and recommended, msotly bias ply:
Corsa Platinum series
Maxxis Volans (dual compound)

and many other sport touring tyres...

hypersport tyres will give the best riding experience, maybe someday when you're ready
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hey bro... I'm looking to replace my Benelli Leoncino 250 factory Metzeler tyres as feel the it's hard already now.. My rear tyre size is 150/60/17 and fron tyre size is 110/70/17. . Any tyre brand recommendations with good grip for wet & dry conditions + mileage ? Currently looking at Pirelli Rosso 3/4 and Michelin PS2. Budget below rm600.

Thanks in advance notworthy.gif




 

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