ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
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ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
I'm interested to find out what tyres all the owners of Gen 2 ZX10's are running.
I went from the original dunlops to the BT002's keeping the 190/55 profile of the originals
So whats your favorite? are you keeping to the 190/55's ?
I went from the original dunlops to the BT002's keeping the 190/55 profile of the originals
So whats your favorite? are you keeping to the 190/55's ?
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
I have Continental Race Attacks atm, couldn't get a 190/55 at the time i bought so 190/50 it is for now.
Not many places have 190/55 tyres...
Not many places have 190/55 tyres...
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
Still haven't killed the standard dunflops, will probably opt for the M3s next.
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
You know they dont make them in 190/55'sphotomike666 wrote:Still haven't killed the standard dunflops, will probably opt for the M3s next.
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
190/50's wont make a noticable difference from 190/55s.
if it does, jack the rear up with a spacer, and instant 55 profile again.
if it does, jack the rear up with a spacer, and instant 55 profile again.
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
I think Mick C runs M3's on his Crim, ask him!
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
The boys down south swear by the M3, shoot Phil a PM he must be on the payroll by now 

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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
I've read that the 55's give a better/bigger contact patchWattie wrote:190/50's wont make a noticable difference from 190/55s.
if it does, jack the rear up with a spacer, and instant 55 profile again.
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
let about 1/2 a pound out of the rear tyre, and you'll get that difference in contact patch back.SoundGuy wrote:I've read that the 55's give a better/bigger contact patchWattie wrote:190/50's wont make a noticable difference from 190/55s.
if it does, jack the rear up with a spacer, and instant 55 profile again.

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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
Wattie wrote:let about 1/2 a pound out of the rear tyre, and you'll get that difference in contact patch back.SoundGuy wrote:I've read that the 55's give a better/bigger contact patchWattie wrote:190/50's wont make a noticable difference from 190/55s.
if it does, jack the rear up with a spacer, and instant 55 profile again.

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Big Kev would'nt throw a leg over his "gumby" until he had the Racetechs Fitted.
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
Metzeler M3's
Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
i've got the metzler M3's but i find it hard to really get the rear working. The front tyre is great but not the happiest with the rear, should have a long life though and i went back to the 50 series.
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
Continental make 190/55/17's in the Race Attack range. They retail for $329.00 less 5% with free 90degree valve stems thrown in.
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Re: ZX10R Gen 2 Tyres ?
Cant get the rear workingninjasuz wrote:i've got the metzler M3's but i find it hard to really get the rear working. The front tyre is great but not the happiest with the rear, should have a long life though and i went back to the 50 series.


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