have u guys tried front tire from 110/80 19 to 120/80/19??

WJBertrand

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Haven't tried it with the Super Tenere, but my experience with other bikes is upsizing the front tire really screws with the steering response. I've no reason to think it won't be stable on the highway but you might hate it in the twisties and around town at low speeds as it'll make the bike less nimble. This all assumes it will fit as well. Why the interest in upsizing? I can't think of a single advantage outside of being stuck somewhere without another choice.
 

pilleway

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No stability issues with mine at all. I see no reason to do that, unless you are you have no chicken strips on the front tire.
Hi, what do you mean with "unless you are you have no chicken strips on the front tire."?
Thanks.
 
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ballisticexchris

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Hi, what do you mean with "unless you are you have no chicken strips on the front tire."?
Thanks.
A wider front tire on a narrow rim will have to be leaned over more to get to the chicken strips. Unfortunately the Super Tenere will hit hard parts and wheels come off the ground long before that happens. Mismatching tires and rims can be a deadly combination.
 

Cycledude

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i Would love to try one size bigger on both front and rear just for the experience. I’m surprised you haven’t received more replies.
 
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ballisticexchris

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Since I put my stock pegs back on I don't drag either. I was commenting on using a tire that's not sized correctly and having to lean over more to get past the OEM tire lean angle (using a wide tire on narrow rim).
 

jeckyll

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Maybe your pre-load isn't set high enough. My strips are all but nonexistent. And, I haven't touched a thing. Except my left toes in a left turn, if I forget to put them above the shift lever.
Same here. And same with the boots, need to get them out of the way or you grind them down (and that really _does_ upset the handling :) ).

Of course, tire profile & type has something to do with it too as well as how much load is on the front during corner entry...
 

WJBertrand

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The factories are pretty good at figuring out the tire sizes for their bikes. When I was younger I always upsized the OEM tires convinced I knew better, but mostly for a "meatier" look. If I'm honest with myself, in every case, whether front, rear or both were upsized, it resulted in degraded handling and feel.
 
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