Anyone tried a 100/90-19 front tire?

[redneckK20]

I did the calculation on the indicated size difference between the stock 110/80-19 and the 100/90-19 and it's .15 inches height difference. I've got a 110/80-19 Kenda Big Block on the front of my bike and I learned the hard way that the front tire has about 15% less lean angle than the rear 150/70-17 rear Kenda Big Block. I lowsided when the front end washed out on the street at about 35 mph. I sprained my foot, the bike was fine, but I was thinking a slightly narrower and taller tire might have a bit more profile angle on the sides. Anyone tried it? Thanks in advance.

 

[Bikedude987]

Internet driving here, but I bet your lowside had NOTHING to do with the tire. Also, I've noticed (may be different with the TKC's) that the front tire has much more available tread than the rear. ie: the chicken strips are bigger on the front.

Sure it wasn't your fault, hard to admit as that is?

 

[avc8130]

I think I've tried the 90 profile, but I honestly don't remember. I need to go back and look at my Mitas E-07.

Do a search, I know I asked a similar question.

ac

 

[yz454]

I went the other way and run a metzler next it.s a 120. up front.

 

[tomatocity]

If you use a taller tire... do not go near mud.

 

[redneckK20]

Internet driving here, but I bet your lowside had NOTHING to do with the tire. Also, I've noticed (may be different with the TKC's) that the front tire has much more available tread than the rear. ie: the chicken strips are bigger on the front.

Sure it wasn't your fault, hard to admit as that is?

Oh no doubt in my mind it was completely my fault, but the fact that I can see where the knob rolled over on the right hand side tells me that I did run out of tire. I've got plenty of miles under my belt and I do plenty of stuff on my Tenere that most people wouldn't dream of, so I'm not entirely blaming myself. I know for a fact I could manage more lean angle on my Heidenaus than I can on these Kendas. The Heidenaus would scrape peg on either side before letting go, the Kenda's won't.


I completely forgot about the mudpacking issue on the front tire.. It's bad enough with the stock size. I tried to search but nothing came up.

 

[Firefight911]

Lean angle is really only one of about a hundred different factors that contribute to this occurring. Is your suspension properly set up. Is your air pressure set. Is the rider riding properly.......the list is sooo long. Scraping pegs has nothing to do with anything related to performance riding. I can get a peg to scrape at nearly stand still speeds if my body positioning is so. Traction is traction. It must be managed effectively and you only have so much of it. $1 of traction needs to be spent amongst all parties asking for it.

 

[redneckK20]

Lean angle is really only one of about a hundred different factors that contribute to this occurring. Is your suspension properly set up. Is your air pressure set. Is the rider riding properly.......the list is sooo long. Scraping pegs has nothing to do with anything related to performance riding. I can get a peg to scrape at nearly stand still speeds if my body positioning is so. Traction is traction. It must be managed effectively and you only have so much of it. $1 of traction needs to be spent amongst all parties asking for it.

No offense to you or the other guy, but I DEFINITELY didn't come here for riding tips. Hence why I asked about tire sizes. Thanks anyways though!

 

[jimmy z]

Im running a metz 880 up front 110/90/19 no issues,fills up front fender.Jim

 

[ballisticexchris]

No offense to you or the other guy, but I DEFINITELY didn't come here for riding tips. Hence why I asked about tire sizes. Thanks anyways though!

No kidding! Freeking internet tips on how to ride. I do believe you are overthinking this though. Knobbies don't have the grab on the street just like street tires suck in the dirt. my suggestion would be to simply learn the limitations of the tire you are using.

 

[redneckK20]

Oh I know I'm overthinking it, I just want the best of everything. Texas doesn't really have turns, so I went with knobbies to pacify my 2 wheeled fun off road, but I still ride it to work everyday so I'd like the lean angle capabilities if I can get them. I'll probably switch back to Heidenau's once I wear out the front Kenda. I've got about 800 miles on the rear and it's already looking pretty rough.

 

[Andrew]

Running 100/90 K60 now. Steering seems lighter, tho the old 110/80 had 16,000 miles and MAY have been just a bit squared off.