999: 120/70 Vs 120/60

900MAN · 29-Apr-2006, 12:49

Anybody have experience of the 60 profile.
I THINK I would prefer the 60 profile for a smoother tip-in

twpd · 29-Apr-2006, 12:54

120/70 is better. 120/60 is gradually being used less. 120/70 is the common size for racing because it has better turn in characteristics and there is a wider range of good rubber for that size.

[Edited on 29-4-2006 by twpd]

keefer · 29-Apr-2006, 14:46

the 70 is the better IMO it gives you a better feel in the corner.
when I was cranked over on the 60 you could feel resistance from the side wall not wanting to allow the bike to go over any further.
it feel like you cant get to the limits of the 70 and it certainly was no slower to turn in

Gaz 748 · 29-Apr-2006, 16:57

70 is the best.

60 feels like it`s tucking in.

tranquil_rage · 09-May-2006, 16:11

ARGH SOD IT! Messed up my head with tyre sizes :S

[Edited on 9-5-2006 by tranquil_rage]

[Edited on 9-5-2006 by tranquil_rage]

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29-Apr-2006, 12:49	#1
900MAN Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 676 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: essex Mood: 900 went 999 gone, Multi came and went, 749 Nero now 999: 120/70 Vs 120/60 Anybody have experience of the 60 profile. I THINK I would prefer the 60 profile for a smoother tip-in Reply

29-Apr-2006, 12:54	#2
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 120/70 is better. 120/60 is gradually being used less. 120/70 is the common size for racing because it has better turn in characteristics and there is a wider range of good rubber for that size. [Edited on 29-4-2006 by twpd] Reply

29-Apr-2006, 16:57	#4
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. 70 is the best. 60 feels like it`s tucking in. Reply

09-May-2006, 16:11	#5
tranquil_rage Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: Ducati 900SSie Posts: 107 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southampton ARGH SOD IT! Messed up my head with tyre sizes :S [Edited on 9-5-2006 by tranquil_rage] [Edited on 9-5-2006 by tranquil_rage] [Edited on 9-5-2006 by tranquil_rage] Reply