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I just mounted a set of Dunlop TT93 tires on my bike yesterday and with the takeoffs I noticed some differences between the shapes despite being the exact same as stated width. For example, stock rear tire is 120/70/12. This means the width or cross section is 120mm, while 70 is the ratio of the sidewall to that width. The Dunlop rear is 120/80 so should in theory have same width and slightly taller 80% sidewall.
Some of you want to slow down the steering a bit and are looking at 130/140 to do so. Take a look at the photo and notice the very different profiles of each tire. Stock has a steep slope while Dunlop stays flatter. It is a race proven tire, so side grip is no issue, but thought you might like to see that stated 120 width isn't the only factor.
Some of you want to slow down the steering a bit and are looking at 130/140 to do so. Take a look at the photo and notice the very different profiles of each tire. Stock has a steep slope while Dunlop stays flatter. It is a race proven tire, so side grip is no issue, but thought you might like to see that stated 120 width isn't the only factor.
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