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120/60/17 vs 120/70/17 ???

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Stick to the 120/70 and drop your front forks by 4mm if you want to stay conservative. If you want it to be the same as it is now, then take the radius of the old tire and the new. The difference between them is the amount you will want to drop the front forks.
 
The 70s have a taller profile and will have the same effect as dropping the forks through the triples. This effect will increase the rake angle and slow down steering and increase stability. The 60s cause a chatter because the steering has been quickened up from stock and causes a increase in front end instability. Both 70s and 60s are fine depending on whether or not you like their profiles. The 70 on a 3.5 rim will give a rounder profile compared to the 60 on the same rim. Either way, the forks should be moved from stock unless you plan on using a 65.
 
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