Question about new tires and alignment...

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Discussion Starter · Nov 22, 2006

Hello!
I am just painting my '90 EX and for the time being have removed my front tire. My question is, when I put it back on, is there any special alignment that needs to done (as the rear tire needs)?

Also, while on the subject, I will be getting new tires come the holiday season. I know that the selection of tires is different with my 16" rim. I am looking for a 110 front and 140 rear and as sticky as possible. But I have heard that wider tires on the rear will actually decrease my handling. Is this true? I currently have a pair of 2 year old 110/120 (front/rear) Dunlops.

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gsjack

· #3 · Nov 22, 2006

GMR_RUNNER said:
Hello!
I know that the selection of tires is different with my 16" rim. I am looking for a 110 front and 140 rear and as sticky as possible. But I have heard that wider tires on the rear will actually decrease my handling. Is this true? I currently have a pair of 2 year old 110/120 (front/rear) Dunlops.

Metzeler recommends their Lasertecs and Pirelli their Sport Demons both in the 110/90/16 and 130/90/16 sizes for the pre 94 EX500. Either would be a world of difference better handling than the Dunlop OE tires.

Your 2.5" wide rear rim is too narrow for a 140/70 rear tire; go with the 130/90, it fits the rim and the bike properly. The Demon should have the edge in handling and the Lasertec the edge in tire life of these two good choices. Don't think you'll find anything better for the EX500 with 16" wheels.

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