[andrej]

I own a '99 6r. The original tire size is 120/60 front and 170/60 rear. I've tried both 120/65 and 120/60 on the front and i like the first one better, the handling seems less twitchy.

At the moment I have the original sizes on my bike and I was thinking: would mounting a 180/55 on the rear stabilise the bike, since it would lower it's rear, or would it adversely affect it's handling? Has anyone tried it? Does the '99 have a 5,5" rim?


Andrej

 

[Rob Lee]

The wider tire will hurt the handling. Stick with the stock size.

 

[Shadow]

I was thinking the same when I needed a new rear a few months ago. Many dealers/mechanics told me not to go with a 180. Although it will fit, it is too large for the rim and wont do anything for your handling.

 

[andrej]

The FAQ on zx6r.com says:

The 98/99 models will improve handling when equipped with 00/01 tire size.

Any truth to that? Anyone with actual experience?

Andrej

 

[Jdoni]

My friend just had 01 size tires (Michelin Pilot Sports) put on his 99, they replaced the Dunflop Sportmax 207's. Feels like a completly different bike. It felt twitchy at first but cornering is much better than stock. Hope this helps

 

[andrej]

Thanks Jdoni. Exactly what I needed. I'm ordering the metzeler M1s.


Andrej

 

[MaDgamEr]

You will NOT be disappointed with the Metz M-1's...