[mxjunkie80]

Just a though I had. Wouldn't a 17" front be better for a fast track like PIR? Or stick with the 16.5? In theory it would, right? :headscrat

 

[K-9.1]

If I had to answer, I'd say no.
Cuz the 16.5 (more specificly the tire for the 16.5) has a bigger contact patch, the geometry is virtually identical cuz of the taller sidewalls.
I look at it like this. If your flying through turn 1b & let off the throttle a bit cuz you're in too hot, I think the 17" will washout first. My opinion.
Tell ya what, set it up & I'll try both for ya.:rofl:
Laterz

 

[mxjunkie80]

If I had to answer, I'd say no.
Cuz the 16.5 (more specificly the tire for the 16.5) has a bigger contact patch, the geometry is virtually identical cuz of the taller sidewalls.
I look at it like this. If your flying through turn 1b & let off the throttle a bit cuz you're in too hot, I think the 17" will washout first. My opinion.
Tell ya what, set it up & I'll try both for ya.:rofl:
Laterz

Man, that is sooooooo coool of you! You would really do that for me? :lol:
That does make sense though. I was thinking better turning with a 16.5 and forgot about the bigger contact patch. thanks!

 

[mrroadkill]

K9 is right. stick to the 16.5. You cant think of the 16.5 like you use to with a 16.

 

[Nevadabob]

I'll let you try the 17 off my bike with the slick if you're that interested.

 

[orgsxrracer]

16.5 front works awesome @ Portland and front still wants to push some when on the throttle when doing a quick lap.

Justin

 

[mxjunkie80]

I'll let you try the 17 off my bike with the slick if you're that interested.

I have my stock 17 still. Thanks though.