Doug, IMO, 120 is better to ride in the city and twisty roads. 130 feels a bit more trusting to ride in highways.
My only doubt before trying 120 was efficiency in emergency big braking, but now a can say it�s perfect in this situations too. It�s needed time to adapt yourself to the 120 tire, as it means a big improvement in handling. My first impression was as if the GTS weighted 50 Kg. less. Now I have 120 front and 180 rear. Bridgestone BT016. Pablo. -----Mensaje original----- De: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]En nombre de Doug Enviado el: viernes, 06 de septiembre de 2002 22:23 Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Asunto: Re: Rubber (dreaded tire thread and ride FLUFF) I've ordered a Michelin 130/60. I liked the Mics on my other bike. I guess it's good to get a feel of how the 130/60 is suppose to feel (before it's all worn out) before trying anything else. Thanks for the insight. /// "Burton, Bob" wrote: > Doug, > Everyone has their own opinion on tires. Might I suggest you check out > the archives at: http://listserv.uga.edu/archives/gts-1000.html > <http://listserv.uga.edu/archives/gts-1000.html> as I'm sure you'll > find lots on tires there. As for the 120/70 vs. the 130/60 front tire, > all I'll say is I don't know off hand anyone who has tried the 120/70 > that has gone back to the 130/60 but I could be wrong and if so it's > very few. If you go to some of the tire manufacturer's web sites you'll > see more than one size is a proper "tyre fitment" for the GTS. My > personal favorite tires so far have been the Pirelli Dragon GTS in > 120/70 and 170/60 but that of course is just my opinion. I'm on a set of > D207's right now. ANYthing is better than the stock D202's, I think > everyone agrees on that, but not much else. It depends on your riding > habits and what you want out of a tire as to the ones you'll like the > best....Bob B. > > ps I'll be up on the BRP in Virginia and upper NC 9/13-9/15 with my > better half in case anyone will be around that area next weekend. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Doug [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ] > Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 1:09 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Rubber > > I really like the Mics on my RR, but you guys are saying that there are > only a > couple tires that come in 130, I believe Bridgestone and Avons. Is that > right? > What differences have y'all experienced with the 120 vs. 130? Just as > much > confidence dropping it into a turn? > > <snip> -- -Doug Kirk '93 GTS ///
