Made a mistake buying tires for my 2009 Kawisaki ER6n today. The stock front size is supposed to be a 120-70/17 and I boneheadedly bought a 120-60/17. Will the lower profile tire on the front have a negative impact on handling? I do ride somewhat aggressively, but not like a complete idiot (most of the time), so I want to make sure it's going to handle right. The shop I bought it from is a pain in the ass when it comes to returns/exchanges so I'd rather not have to mess with exchanging, but if the different tire size is going to jack up the ride I'll put my boxing gloves on and deal with the shop. Thoughts?
Front tire question 70 to 60?
- Thread starter anarki650
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Therapy is expensive. Riding is cheap. You decide.
It's not much of a difference, and it's the sidewall, not the width, so it'll fit the wheel fine. Only thing I'd watch for is over-steer until you get used to it. It's got less sidewall to flex, therefor it'll turn in just a hair faster. If anything it'll handle slightly better, although I don't think you'll notice much on the street.
