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Tire size
by: parkalex - Mar 20, 2014 8:53:48 GMT -5
Post by parkalex on Mar 20, 2014 8:53:48 GMT -5
my 2012 gy6 150 has 120/70-12 tires front/rear. I need to change tires soon, can I go with any other size tires and what about handling issues - pros/cons. Was thinking about 130/70-12 for both front/rear.
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Post by fugaziiv on Mar 20, 2014 9:11:25 GMT -5
A 130/70 section tire will transition side to side a tad slower than a 120, and can make the feeling of the bike a bit sluggish due to an increased contact patch. It will also have a bit taller of a sidewall, and along with the increased width, can sometimes can cause fitment issues on some scooters.
I know many people want to increase contact patch for safety reasons, but if you are running stock Chinese rubber on a Chinese scooter, you'll get for more out of a better quality tire than you will out of a simply wider tire. If you already have a feel for 120's, I would stick with that size and look at a higher quality name brand set of hoops, such as Heidenau, Michelin, Pirelli, Kenda or Vee Rubber.
Matt
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Post by PCBGY6 on Mar 20, 2014 12:22:45 GMT -5
Agreed. Size of the tire is not as important as the brand. A good brand tire will make the scooter handle a lot better.
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Tire size
by: spandi - Mar 20, 2014 12:30:33 GMT -5
Post by spandi on Mar 20, 2014 12:30:33 GMT -5
Agreed. Size of the tire is not as important as the brand. A good brand tire will make the scooter handle a lot better. I found this out when I replaced the Chinese stock tires with Pirelli. You could squeeze the OEM China tire like it was made of foam rubber, whereas the Pirelli was like squeezing a block of oak. (I did go with a wider rear tire though and have had no cause to regret it) |
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Tire size
by: PCBGY6 - Mar 20, 2014 12:38:51 GMT -5
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Post by PCBGY6 on Mar 20, 2014 12:38:51 GMT -5
Agreed. Size of the tire is not as important as the brand. A good brand tire will make the scooter handle a lot better. I found this out when I replaced the Chinese stock tires with Pirelli. You could squeeze the OEM China tire like it was made of foam rubber, whereas the Pirelli was like squeezing a block of oak. (I did go with a wider rear tire though and have had no cause to regret it) I have 3.0-10s now. I'll be getting a nice set of 3.5-10s this summer. I'm feeling ok with that small size difference because it's a common swap in size. |
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Tire size
by: rockinez - Mar 20, 2014 15:51:12 GMT -5
Post by rockinez on Mar 20, 2014 15:51:12 GMT -5
Do you even get counter steer with 10" wheels?
Does it reach the transition point where you have to push the right handlebar a bit to lean right before the turn?
Just curious, as I have never had wheels that small.
The 13" wheels I have were a shock from motorcycle wheels several times that size.
What is your experience?
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Tire size
by: JerryScript - Mar 21, 2014 23:34:35 GMT -5
Post by JerryScript on Mar 21, 2014 23:34:35 GMT -5
Counter steering works the same on any size tire, push the left handlebar forward and you turn left. I actually just demonstrated this to my nephew a couple of months ago, and I have 10" on my scooter, he has 13" on his.
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