Ordering new tires. Will these fit the '06 ex500?

front: 120/70V/17
back: 140/80V/17


main concerns are, is the front tire too big? and for the back tire, the profile is ok?

 

Bump.....come one guys help a brother out.

 

You are fine on the front, but the rear tire would need to be lower profile. I believe a 60 or 65 series would work. i.e. 140/60/17.

 

man.. alright.. imma just order the stock size(and save sum dollahz). lowest 140 sport demon i see is 70 profile. i hear wider tires makes it harder to turn in = more stable.

 

If clearances at speed are not a factor, do not forget about your geometry and suspension changes to meet your needs.

 

just replaced the back tire, with stock size demon and took it for a test ride @ freeway. Seems to be a lot more stable at high speeds and I was grinning all the way to 127 (indicated). Not sure on the turns yet, I keep being reminded of chris from c;bad when he got his new tires.

did the string thing as well and found that the alignment markers are way off from each other. cant believe I used the markers on my stockies, no wonder I was getting speed-vibrations/slapper action.

still using the stock bridgestone on front. still has plenty of threads (looks like 75%), wondering if I should replace that as well.

 

Most manufacturers design their tires to work asa set....so optimally you would run the same pattern/tire front and back. This will probably become more apparent if/when you ride in the rain. I'd get the front if you can afford it.