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pbrown 19-May-2003 00:51

996 tyre size
 
Has anyone tried using a 170 rear tyre on a 916/996 for road use to improve cornering ?
I believe 170 tyres are used on the race track.

Would the front tyre need changing to get the best from rear (ie same as 748)

KeefyB 19-May-2003 06:18

A 170 is too narrow to fit on a 5.5 inch rim.Most people reccommend a 180 rear and a 120/70 front.

Mike Davis 19-May-2003 10:56

996 tyre size
 
Definatly a 180


:sing:

pbrown 23-May-2003 00:24

A 170/60 tyre is fitted to a 5.5inch rim on the 900ss & I have definately talked to race teams that use a 170 rear tyre to assist in cornering

DJ Tera 23-May-2003 11:47

Power output on a 900ss : 80-90 HP

on a 996 : 115+

Not to mention the extra torque and weight
Thats why you shouldnt run a 170!


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