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[oldracer]

I have a 97 ex500. I have been running Michelin Power Race tires the last 2 years on the street. The new power ones have even less tread. Thinking about a different brand of tire. I'm having trouble finding a 110/60zr17 front(I like dot race tires). will a 120/60zr17 or a 120/70zr17 fit my bike?  I can find rear tires 150/60zr17. HELP!

[ninja500zx6r]

check the tire chart sticky ,its shows you all tires that can be used with reviews on some.

[Adeena]

I ordered my first pair of new tires today with the help of the tire chart! It really does help! I got a brand I would never have bothered looking at if it weren't for the rave reviews there!

[Pogo]

I don't know about the size differences of radials, so it's up to someone that has a radial front to opine. I have a 120/70/17 Sport Demon on the front. I don't recommend going up a size as you end up with less counter steering response and unused tire edges. It tracks and handles great, though, and also looks good as it hugs the fender.

[Knightslugger]

The Power Ones are fantastic race tires dude. it's still a DOT tire so you can still race on it, but if you're street riding with race tires... yeesh, get some regular street rubber! it'll outlast race compound and give you better water evacuation than a DOT Race tire will.

that's the only reason i can think of that you would be concerned about tread on the tire...

[oldracer]

Thanks for the help
After spending most of Sunday night checking out tire sites,and looking for nos or race take off Power Races. I'm going with Michelin Pilot Powers.I'm going to stick with the sizing that works on my bike  front-110/70zr17  Rear 150/60zr17 (97 ex)

[Knightslugger]

sounds like a plan.

[Raj]

I am still using my stock front and changing to a 160/60 Michelin Power One SC2 tires. I just ordered them yesterday. Anybody using a 160/60??

[bobthebiker]

160 is TOO wide for the EX rear wheel.   3.5" wheels are 3.5" wheels.  the tire will pinch and you will essentially be losing ability rather than gaining.   

I had one on my 87 hurricane, it almost caused me to crash when I hit that edge. 150/60 is the maximum safe size for the 3.5" rear rim.

[oldracer]

I am still using my stock front and changing to a 160/60 Michelin Power One SC2 tires. I just ordered them yesterday. Anybody using a 160/60??

I got my bike from a guy that raced it in the ama production twin class, he ran a 150/60zr17 rear-tight fit on my rim.  what year bike do you have? I think you will wear the center out quick. What does everybody else think about  this tire?  What size are you running in the front?

[bobthebiker]

Oldracer,  see my reply directly above yours. 

all EX500's from 1994-now use the same swingarm, wheel and everything.   a 160 may FIT, but will not be SAFE.   as you know, theres a huge difference between proper fit, and something that looks cool.   a 160 pinched into a 3.5" rim does neither.

[oldracer]

Ya- it was some work to get the 150 on the rim and pop the bead with a Nomar. I kicked the Power Races at 2500  mi.(centers).If you go any wider you are nuts.