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Yes which is why in my above post i've said "indian bikes apart from the R15". The R15 runs a very aggressive V profile tire which actually gives it more contact patch while leaning than while travelling in a straight line. All other indian bike tires work the other way round with more contact patch avaiable for straighline riding and less as the bike leans. If you remove the R15 tire from the wheel you would be hard pressed to find the difference between the R15 tire and a FZ16 tire, the R15 tire will look as wide as a 140 section tire. Once on the rim it looks thin simply because that width is then used to form a pretty agressive profile.
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what you basically mean is that such tyres have less height than width ... right?Originally posted by Killer View Post
so, if the second value ('x' percentage of width, which is height) is smaller, the tyres would be more aggressive for corner use .. is that it?
Now, what does that mean?the R15 tire will look as wide as a 140 section tire.
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Michelin M45 tires do give more ride'able rubber patch. For example the profile path of m45 4.00 18 is atleast 2.5cms more than pirelly 110/90. And M45 3.00 X18 has the same with less side wall profile, making it more of a V needed for track. Can actually scraping things off with more than a 1cm of rubber still unused. Any way these are not exactly street tires but multipurpose ones. But still bettor than stock tires, as it gives more ridable rubber on either side for 18inch wheels.
With my ZMA, the rear wheel rim is less wider compared to CBZs and that has redused the center contact path in favor of sides on the m45 4.00. Should put the m45 3.00 X 18 front. Currently miss balanced with the flatter m62 3.00 x 18Last edited by praveenkm; 01-07-2009, 03:43 PM.Comment
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No bro. See tire height has nothing to do with it. Killer is talking about the rounder profile of the tires. MRF Zappers on the pulsars do not have a rounder profile compared to an R15. Rounder profile tires offer more grip while cornering.Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Postwhat you basically mean is that such tyres have less height than width ... right?
so, if the second value ('x' percentage of width, which is height) is smaller, the tyres would be more aggressive for corner use .. is that it?
Now, what does that mean?
The circumference of the FZ tire and the R15 tire is almost same ... thats what Killer is saying. FZ tire is more of a low profile....very less height....
R15 is more rounder...lateral width is less.DoN\'t LivE tO DiE, dIe tO LiVeComment
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Oh, I see ... So, a V profile shaped rounder tyre will offer more contact on the edges... I think I can relate this a bit to my R15 ride: It felt more leanable than my P180 ...Originally posted by pranay View Post
Thanks for the clarification.
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^^^ LOL
stop your imagination mate... are you never gonna ride straight? what will a v shape tyre do then? throw u down?Comment
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not a complete V shape dude ...Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
I mean, a little bit like it ... & Killer mentioned it, not me.
anyways, straight line traction maybe fine on almost any tyre, right? They can grip enough ...
You took the "V" too literally ... ?
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I guess "U" should be a better letter to describe the shape.Enna Rascalla. Mind it !!!Comment
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Hey guys, here are some pictures from my latest trip to Lavasa. Pics by Xavy
More pics in the LAVASA 4th Jan thread in Tourer.Last edited by SAGARR_46; 01-07-2009, 08:00 PM.Watch my Baby R1 clock 148kmph at http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHbYl...e=channel_page.Comment
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Good pics man. The right turn looks pretty good.
Work on your body positioning and you'll be there
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Thanks man. I have reshuffled the pics in the proper order. It would be great if you can through them again and give me your feedback as I have tried to work on the pointers that killer gave me about my body position.Originally posted by Joel View PostGood pics man. The right turn looks pretty good.
Work on your body positioning and you'll be thereWatch my Baby R1 clock 148kmph at http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=cAHbYl...e=channel_page.Comment
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the 8th picture looks the best to me.DoN\'t LivE tO DiE, dIe tO LiVeComment
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I havnt seen the pics yet as these are taking a bit of time to get upload.
If possible plese post in 640 resolution size, it will load more quickly then.Comment
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hey man .. i was just trying to scrap my knees on my RTR ..Originally posted by Joel View PostGood pics man. The right turn looks pretty good.
Work on your body positioning and you'll be there
just want to ask you .. is the stock tyre capable for doing such kind of things ?
or do i need to upgrade ?
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Why don't u try it first?Originally posted by sam92 View Posthey man .. i was just trying to scrap my knees on my RTR ..
just want to ask you .. is the stock tyre capable for doing such kind of things ?
or do i need to upgrade ?
Did you get home those broken parts from the recent accident? they'd help u save money if you fall trying the cornering...
then it is simple... if you fall, replace tyres... else, don't
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