Hey, I am in need of a front tire. rear is nearly new front is thrashed. My local yamaha dealer has a metzler sportec in 120/60/17. It was ordered incorrectly and they are willing to sell it to me for $59.00 , retail is $148.

I currently have a 120/70/17. This should make the tire slightly smaller in diameter with a shorter sidewall.

Can anyone give me a reason not to buy this tire?? Will there be any adverse results from using a slightly shorter tire?

 

Most people prefer the 120/70. The shorter tire will quicken steering and perhaps give less feedback, but it will work just fine and you can make some chassis adjustments to compensate for the quicker steering.

 

thanks, that was my thaught exactly. hard to beat the price too.