ColoradoChris
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I really don't like my street tires anywhere but the street (go figure) and want to do more forest service/ gravel roads.
My recent experience on jeep trails reminds me that while I "could" "make" it do it, the NC700X is not a dirt bike.
So first question: Front tire size? I am leaning toward the 130/80-17 to give me a little larger diameter in front, increase the ride height slightly and thus give me more rake. I realize this will slow down the steering, but shouldn't it also give me a little more stability at speed on the highway and gravel as well? The reading I have done suggests I will have to raise the fender. Does the fender brace raise with the common mod? If not, why do I raise the fender? If so, does it loose any of it's "fork brace" capability?
Follow on question: Will the 1.6" (6.8%) larger front tire paired with a stock or only slightly (.7" 2.8%) rear cause any issues with the ABS since it will be seeing the tires rotate at different speeds than it is expecting?
Second question: I am about 75% on road, 24% gravel/ forrest service and 1% where an NC shouldn't be. Given that, how aggressive should I really go on the tread?
My current considerations are listed below, in least to most aggressive (at least I think so). I am planning as trip to Costa Rica next year so I will have some miles loaded with probably more than I need to take so weight rating has a least a small factor in the decision. As far as speed rating, the one stock sized TCK80 is the only one I "might" get close to on long straight stretches of slab, and then only when passing. Price is not a major consideration, although I am not made of money, so two otherwise equal tires would indeed use cost as the tie-breaker.
If you are still reading and have ridden any of these tires, especially on a NC I would like to get your feedback.
TCK70 stock sizes
Front 120/70ZR17 58W
Front 130/80-17 65T
Rear 160/60ZR17 69W
Rear 170/60ZR17 72V
K76
Front 130/80-17 65H
Rear 150/70-17 69H
K60s
Front 130/80-17 65T
Rear 150/70-17 69T +.7"
Rear 170/60-17 72T +.4"
Shinko 705 a
Front 120/70-17 58H
Rear 170/60-17 72H +.4" 150/70 is +/ .7" and 69h
Shinko 705 b
Front: 130/80-17 65H +1.6"
Rear 170/60-17 72H
TKC80/K60 scout
Front 120/70-17 58Q
Front 130/80-17 65 (S and T available)
Rear 170/60-17 72T +.4"
Loads:
58 - 520 lbs
65 - 630 lbs
69 - 716 lbs
72 - 783 lbs
Speeds:
H - 130 mph
Q - 99 mph
S - 112 mph
T - 118 mph
V - 149 mph
W - 168 mph
My recent experience on jeep trails reminds me that while I "could" "make" it do it, the NC700X is not a dirt bike.
So first question: Front tire size? I am leaning toward the 130/80-17 to give me a little larger diameter in front, increase the ride height slightly and thus give me more rake. I realize this will slow down the steering, but shouldn't it also give me a little more stability at speed on the highway and gravel as well? The reading I have done suggests I will have to raise the fender. Does the fender brace raise with the common mod? If not, why do I raise the fender? If so, does it loose any of it's "fork brace" capability?
Follow on question: Will the 1.6" (6.8%) larger front tire paired with a stock or only slightly (.7" 2.8%) rear cause any issues with the ABS since it will be seeing the tires rotate at different speeds than it is expecting?
Second question: I am about 75% on road, 24% gravel/ forrest service and 1% where an NC shouldn't be. Given that, how aggressive should I really go on the tread?
My current considerations are listed below, in least to most aggressive (at least I think so). I am planning as trip to Costa Rica next year so I will have some miles loaded with probably more than I need to take so weight rating has a least a small factor in the decision. As far as speed rating, the one stock sized TCK80 is the only one I "might" get close to on long straight stretches of slab, and then only when passing. Price is not a major consideration, although I am not made of money, so two otherwise equal tires would indeed use cost as the tie-breaker.
If you are still reading and have ridden any of these tires, especially on a NC I would like to get your feedback.
TCK70 stock sizes
Front 120/70ZR17 58W
Front 130/80-17 65T
Rear 160/60ZR17 69W
Rear 170/60ZR17 72V
K76
Front 130/80-17 65H
Rear 150/70-17 69H
K60s
Front 130/80-17 65T
Rear 150/70-17 69T +.7"
Rear 170/60-17 72T +.4"
Shinko 705 a
Front 120/70-17 58H
Rear 170/60-17 72H +.4" 150/70 is +/ .7" and 69h
Shinko 705 b
Front: 130/80-17 65H +1.6"
Rear 170/60-17 72H
TKC80/K60 scout
Front 120/70-17 58Q
Front 130/80-17 65 (S and T available)
Rear 170/60-17 72T +.4"
Loads:
58 - 520 lbs
65 - 630 lbs
69 - 716 lbs
72 - 783 lbs
Speeds:
H - 130 mph
Q - 99 mph
S - 112 mph
T - 118 mph
V - 149 mph
W - 168 mph
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