Tyre???

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by The-predator, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. The-predator

    The-predator New Member

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    im a due a new tyre and just wondering if a 130/70/13 will change gearing as its got a higher side wall (larger tyre), ive got a 120/70/13 on at the moment ?
    Thanks
     
    The-predator, Nov 15, 2007
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  2. wobbly_trials

    wobbly_trials Active Member

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    chances are you wont know any different, higher side tyres tend to have a less curved face.
     
    wobbly_trials, Nov 15, 2007
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  3. MiNoR cOnFuSiOn

    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn Administrator Staff Member

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    erm, thas a thinner tyre not a larger profile... :confused:arc:
     
    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn, Nov 15, 2007
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  4. wobbly_trials

    wobbly_trials Active Member

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    fair point there.


    i thought it was height of sidewall/width of tyre (in percent of height of sidewall)/rim size
     
    wobbly_trials, Nov 15, 2007
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  5. MiNoR cOnFuSiOn

    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn Administrator Staff Member

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    will run a smaller profile if the width is smaller on the same profile as the tyre stretches over a larger area hence looses profile. will loose top end and basicly its illegal and dangerouse. dont play with the width. if you wanna drop to a 130/60 you can do to give you a little more grunt and tighter handeling, ride will be bumpier tho
     
    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn, Nov 15, 2007
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