Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

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Sep 13, 2006 | 10:46 PM

MeansGo

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Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

I'm gonna replace my tires & one of my employees has a spare 120/70 Pilot Power he'll sell me. I'm supposed to run a 120/65. Is this ok? I'm used to car tire sizes & know nothing about changing bike specs.

Sep 14, 2006 | 01:16 AM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

I moved up to the 70 and noticed much better handling...

Sep 14, 2006 | 01:57 AM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

Yeah? Did it screw anything up as far as suspension or anything else? Are you gonna keep it 70?

Sep 14, 2006 | 02:47 AM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

do the 70. its fine on the streets on a track the 70 and lower the tubes a little and it sticks like glue.

Sep 14, 2006 | 04:20 AM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

Sweet.

Sep 14, 2006 | 08:05 PM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

didn't mess up a thing and yes I will always keep a 70 on the front...

Sep 15, 2006 | 08:57 PM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

You may notice slightle slower steering with the 70 series because it's taller.

Oct 2, 2006 | 07:42 AM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

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do the 70. its fine on the streets on a track the 70 and lower the tubes a little and it sticks like glue.

what do you mean by lowering the tubes?

Oct 2, 2006 | 07:47 AM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

Actually he means raising the tubes up 5-10mm in the triple clamps. That makes up for the slightly taller profile of the 70 series tire.

Oct 2, 2006 | 08:21 AM

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RE: Can I run a 70 series tire up front?

lift the tubes, lower the bike, i know what i meant

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