Strictly Street Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 The book calls for a 3.25x19 4 pr on the front. This crosses to, in the new notation, somewhere between 90/90 to 110/90. Right now it has a 100/90 on it.What effect on the handling/turning abilities would going to a 90/90 have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruss Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 If they make such a size a 90/90 would be a bit skinnier so in theory may turn in a tad quicker. havent really looked at tires in those sizes but the 110/90 "sounds" more common so any quickness you may pick up going skinnier may be overshadowed by more choices in a more common size, offering a better quality tire? Radials perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasputin Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I have 100/90/19 on the front of my Yamaha.All the major tire manufacturers have 1 sport-touring bias tire available for the front. I have not happened upon a sport radial in that size yet.I currently have a Metzeler Lasertec. Supposedly they have updated the tire compound in the Lasertec recently. One thing that has worked to our advantage for using the 100/90/19 is that the new Triumph Bonneville is using that size on the front, maybe that has sparked some re-investment in the older, narrower tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 If they make such a size a 90/90 would be a bit skinnier so in theory may turn in a tad quicker. havent really looked at tires in those sizes but the 110/90 "sounds" more common so any quickness you may pick up going skinnier may be overshadowed by more choices in a more common size, offering a better quality tire? Radials perhaps?I talked to my wallet and we ruled out radials. I would need two, one front and one back. Still have lots of meat on the back. Front still has some tread but it isn't round anymore. Over 70-80mph the front end bunny hops down the road. Very annoying! Not very safe either. Maybe a belt broke inside the tire or perhaps its just age. I have no idea how old the tire is but no matter. A new one is needed.A touch quicker on the turns would be ok with me. Nothing drastic, just a little bit would be fine.Hmm, the speedo would be off a bit though, maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 ehhh, I'll stick with the old tube tires for an old bike...http://www.amazon.com/DUNLOP-3-25X19-TUBE-FRONT-420223/dp/B000GRN0NG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 ehhh, I'll stick with the old tube tires for an old bike...Amazon.com: DUNLOP K70 3.25X19 TUBE TYPE FRONT TIRE #420223 420223: AutomotiveThese are tubeless from the factory original equipment with the mag wheels,(stock) and metal valve stems built into the wheels. So no tubes for this bike. Stock parts are easier to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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