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Vagelis46
Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Has anyone tried a 170/60/17 rear tire on the XB ?

Michelin offers the Pilot Power at this dimension. I have tried the 180/55/17 Power rear, and I really liked it.

So would a 170/60/17 offer better grip at big lean angles ?

I guess it would definately offer lighter handling and better corner entry, but what about lean angle potential ?

Any experience, thoughts ??
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Ceejay
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 08:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've got a 170/60 on mine. More of a sport/touring Z6 metzeler, but I really like it. They don't look as cool I guess, and I've got a shorty on the front too 120/60. That combo I really like. I came from 180/55 and 120/70 strada, and it wasn't too drastic a change. Does seem to fall into turns quicker. I haven't noticed any greater/lesser lean angles, but I never had the other combo at the track.
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