02-07-2014, 09:10 AM
(02-07-2014, 03:29 AM)Red Mist_imp Wrote: 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
I have the Bridgestones from the factory with almost exactly the same miles. I don't see any weirdness with the tires; I'm not sure what you mean by cupping? Were your tires under-inflated by any chance? The recommended pressure is quite high (42 psi if memory serves).
Quote:, and the rear was not quite wide enough to match the lean angle available from the front.
That's the way every motorcycle I've ever seen is. As long as the rear tire is wider, the front will not come close to it's maximum lean angle. It's just not physically possible. The difference on my CBR is almost comical. Quite frankly, I don't want the front tire anywhere near its limit. The rear can loose a bit of traction and its recoverable. The front, not so much.