Tires for 250R

[woo9]

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

[robracer]

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

[robracer]

Oh & welcome to KSRC

[fireyrob]

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

[Mike]

Why do you want to change the tyre profile?

[ijuschill]

You could also try the Pirelli Sport Demons

[Six Addict]

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

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

[Nelso]

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?

[woo9]

i would like a wider tyre especially for the rear

[waynemorgan]

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.

[Mike]

i would like a wider tyre especially for the rear

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

[-b-r-e-n-t-]

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!

[woo9]

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

[robracer]

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.

[woo9]

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