Tires for 250R

Hi guys

I just had a 09 kawasaki 250R and doesnt like the factory tires setup.
I am considering to put 120 70 17 for front and 150 60 17 for rear.
anybody has used this kind of setup yet? and how is it

cheers

What leads you to believe the factory size tyre combo does not work?

Oh & welcome to KSRC

Stock factory sizes are fine... Get BT45's

Why do you want to change the tyre profile?

You could also try the Pirelli Sport Demons

Stock factory sizes are fine... Get BT45's

firey, you're a man of impeccable class and taste

I just had a 09 kawasaki 250R and doesnt like the factory tires setup.

Why? What is it that you don't like about them?

i would like a wider tyre especially for the rear

Welcome aboard,

Maybe I'm a bit slow but why? What's the attraction of a wider tyre? Better wear? Better control / traction? Better range of tyres available?

fireyrob - thanks for the recommendation on the BT45's - I'm just in the process of getting a set. 130 90 16 for my rear and 100 90 16 for the front.

i would like a wider tyre especially for the rear

Are you looking for the extra width just for cosmetic purposes?

Lol I would have to agree with woo9. The stock set up doesn't look attractive at all. Also the tyres just don't feel right to me, especially in the wet! Seen a couple of 250Rs with a 120/70 at the front and a 140/70 or 150/70 at the back. From what I heard performance isn't affected, apart from the bike being a little more stable. However, you got heavier tyres so you might be a fractionally slower (but it's a 250, so speed isn't the name of the game ) Regardless, the wider tyres look sweet!

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i just cant accept the rear tyre looks so skinny.And i thought a wider tyre will be more stable. yeah, for 250cc we are not talking more about the speed but the enjoyable for everyday use and looks

mmm Stable, I wonder what the definition of the word is, between the two tyres pictured the one on the left should corner better / tip in quicker / steer faster. Looking at the profiles left is more sports orientated & the right more touring, based off the shape.
Just observations thats all.

im looking for a set of BT014 or BT016 or similar type of tires to replace the factory ones, hence wanna know a better size for front and rear in terms of attraction and performance too