hey all, im pretty new here...ok so this is my first post...

either way i need some advice. i currently run a 1988 fz600,

(not to be confused with the fzr600 (as most shops seem to think))

the back tyre has a nail in it and obviously i want to replace it.

im thinking of the bridgestone bt45's but instead of a 120/80-18 tyre, (the stock size)

i was going for a 130/80-18 tyre but not sure how thats going to affect

the handling and grip.

any suggestions? or if anyone knows where i can find a set of maxxis supermaxx sport tyres

to fit please give me a shout.

thanks, az

hey all, im pretty new here...ok so this is my first post...

either way i need some advice. i currently run a 1988 fz600,

(not to be confused with the fzr600 (as most shops seem to think))

the back tyre has a nail in it and obviously i want to replace it.

im thinking of the bridgestone bt45's but instead of a 120/80-18 tyre, (the stock size)

i was going for a 130/80-18 tyre but not sure how thats going to affect

the handling and grip.

any suggestions? or if anyone knows where i can find a set of maxxis supermaxx sport tyres

to fit please give me a shout.

thanks, az

What size is the rim? 130 SHOULD be ok, as long as you don't go much wider, because that'll distort the shape of the tyre, not to mention "squeeze" it, so when you lean it over, it might be pushed to the side. Too wide on narrow rim = ouch.

BUT, then again, Yamaha designed that bike with that rim, and that size tyre... And they DO know what they're doing!!

What size is the rim? 130 SHOULD be ok, as long as you don't go much wider, because that'll distort the shape of the tyre, not to mention "squeeze" it, so when you lean it over, it might be pushed to the side. Too wide on narrow rim = ouch.

BUT, then again, Yamaha designed that bike with that rim, and that size tyre... And they DO know what they're doing!!

the original tire that was on it was a 120, it just looks a bit skinny and i cant bank as far as i want on it...i.e. run out of tyre too early

thanks for the help though mate