What effect do tyre profiles have?

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Re: What effect do tyre profiles have?

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so what suspension changes were made?? what were you trying to fix about the handling with the 65 profile pirelli??
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Re: What effect do tyre profiles have?

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i think just stick the settings back to where they were and see how you like it Cath.

then if it feels like Daves belly while cornering, change some stuff then :lol:
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Re: What effect do tyre profiles have?

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Is the 70 profile front tyre a partner to the rear tyre currently on the bike? If not, it may be the mismatched shape of the front-rear causing the nervousness in the handling? If they are part of a matched set, it sounds like the other suspension changes could be the culprit.

I know my bike is a lot older, but when I went from the 60 profile to 70 on the front (including raising the forks through the trees) it turned quicker and felt better at the same time.
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Re: What effect do tyre profiles have?

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It is a matched set.
I think I might set the suspension back to what it used to be, and maybe try suspension games again once I go back to my usual fave tyres...

And Billy - I missed your post somehow. Just read it and I'm pissing myself laughing. You're a cheeky bugger!
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Cath wrote:
And Billy - I missed your post somehow. Just read it and I'm pissing myself laughing. You're a cheeky bugger!
Geez Cath , I have been waiting .................. and waiting :roll: Sometime I wonder why I bother with you girl :roll:


:lol: :lol:
Ummmm let me see
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