tire size for 120 fronts

[ElkWorks]

my rear tire is dead, and i hate bridgestones, so gonna upgrade to my old fave the pilot power 2ct's
 
however.
 
they only do fronts in 120 section
 
but what do other people use, 120/60 or 120/70?
 
the rear is fine as they do the 160/60.

[darrsi]

I believe quite a few people have said on here before that 120's cause handling problems!
This is worth a read, and very informative:
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,3450.msg28084.html#msg28084
 

[ElkWorks]

Mmm, think i'll go for the 120/70 as thats what the newer fazer6's use then.

I think my handling issues would still be improved using a tire i trust!

Cheers for the link though. Muchos helpful

[CRH]

Mmm, think i'll go for the 120/70 as thats what the newer fazer6's use then.

I think my handling issues would still be improved using a tire i trust!

Cheers for the link though. Muchos helpful

..................i would realy reconsider your tyre size elk?....as the newer fazer6 has a wider wheel to allow for a 120/70 and experience tells me that the o/e size of 110/70 is the safest way to go!!!!!!!!!!!you will alter its handling no end!!..some members on here including me,have had to use alot of counter steering measures to compensate?....and alot have had running wide issues on bends!!!! .....its entirely up to you mate?...but i would ask a few more on here if i where you if you doubt what ime saying? cheers clive.

[harry69koi]

+1 from me mate,stick to 110 for the front as 120 isnt worth it  im looking into getting some conti roadattacks for my fazer,ok they dont last as long but boy they grip 

[garysimmo]

I used a 120/70 with no issues at all, on my 03 600

[redman]

Ive got racetecs on my 02 fazer 180 60 17 / 120 70 17 handles like a dream....

[His Dudeness]

a 120 will make the steering feel a lot heavier. the bike will drop into corners a lot slower.

[darrsi]

"....Mmm, think i'll go for the 120/70 as thats what the newer fazer6's use then...."



The only problem there is that you don't own a newer Fazer!!
Your bike would've been speed tested using all sorts of combinations but the fact they decided on a 110 would've meant that it came out as the best tyre for your particular bike.

[harry69koi]

The newer fazers use a 3.5j rim and the early ones a 3j rim which is narrower (spelling?) hence the tyre doesnt sit correctly on the 3j rim  but its your bike m8ty and your life 

[blue_faz600]

Elk, the link at the top of the page is my thread and I can't recommend enough to reconsider your choice to go for a 120! I now have a 110 on my bike and it is seriously night and day between the two sizes! There is a lot of choice in the 110 sizes, I have Michelin Pilot Road 2's in the original spec and the bike handles a dream with more than enough grip and durability!

Been said before but it's your choice however my opinion is its the wrong choice to put a on a 120.

Good luck in any case

[redman]

Just got two more sets of track scrubs yesterday,  dunlop gp 2's   160 rear and 120 front,   took them to get fitted this morning and ive done 80 miles the bikes as grippy as hell and cornering great not understeering, so I have tried 180/120    160/120  with no noticeable differences  bike handles great.  What handling problems have other people noticed.???.

[NotAnotherHill]

I use 110 Michellin Pilot 2 and find grip and wear excellent.

[ElkWorks]

heres an update!
ended up going for the pilot power 2ct rear, and a pilot power (non 2CT) up front
in 110/70
grip is much better wet and dry. so theres your answer!