Front tyre

captainkirk11 · Post by **captainkirk11** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:44 pm

I've just been offered free !! a new BT010 front to replace my shagged BT020 the only thing is it's a 120 x 60 does the lower side wall profile give sharper steering or am I heading for the hedge !!!

Stormtrooper · Post by **Stormtrooper** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:43 am

Check if that size is a recommended fittment first..... just to be safe.

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as its not the hedges you have to watch out for.. but the hard sh1t behind them

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:43 am

Nah.
You'll be alright. It's a slightly better tyre and

It's a freebe

Also if you don't like the handling you can always change it.
Pete.l

captainkirk11 · Post by **captainkirk11** » Tue Mar 16, 2004 1:01 pm

been out all morning on new 120x60 BT010 the front is definately turning in quicker than it was before. It makes the front seem a bit more lively on slower corners but at the same time the bike felt more settled in and out of the fast bends (90+) ....that's the only way I can describe it.
I will stick with this size in future !!

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 2:03 am

Remember, whenever you go from a worn out shagged tyre to a new one (even the same make/size), it will transform the feel of the bike.

Post by **sirch345** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 8:21 pm

Captiankirk11
Dont know if you saw the article on the same scenario as your front tyre only on a F/blade in MCNews. A valid point they did make was that there are insurance implications. If you need to claim or are claimed against, and the incorrect tyre fitment was a factor in causing the accident, an insurer may deem you to have been in breach of contract. They could void your cover, leaving you high and dry.

Chris.