02-07-2014, 03:29 AM
This thread was initially posted to talk about how much I like the BT45's with the 150/70 rear. I still do, but there was a concern I had regarding tire clearance.
This seems to be resolved and I can't determine that there is any lack of clearance. Marks on the tire were apparently from some other cause.
The combination works very well, I like the handling better with the beefier rear tire with more available sidewall. Overall gearing also goes up a little, so your fuel mileage will improve a little over the stock tire. Acceleration doesn't seem to be affected noticeably.
As with anything, departure from stock can cause anomalies. The rest of this thread explains the situation.
YMMV
This seems to be resolved and I can't determine that there is any lack of clearance. Marks on the tire were apparently from some other cause.
The combination works very well, I like the handling better with the beefier rear tire with more available sidewall. Overall gearing also goes up a little, so your fuel mileage will improve a little over the stock tire. Acceleration doesn't seem to be affected noticeably.
As with anything, departure from stock can cause anomalies. The rest of this thread explains the situation.
YMMV