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pbrown
18-May-2003, 23:51
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, 05:18
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, 09:56
Definatly a 180


http://www.robsomracing.co.uk/Photo%20Gallery_files/image010.jpg :sing:
pbrown
22-May-2003, 23:24
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, 10:47
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!