Thanks for pointing this out, I was unaware of the wider wheels on the newer models. I have also fitted the wider tires on my scoot and it's good to keep in mind the smaller contact patch.alx123 wrote:When I asked Honda mech herein Thailand, he said I could use the 120/70 on my rear but I should take note that the contact patch on the road will be lesser due to the old pcx narrower wheel of 2.75. The pcx 2019 has 3.15 wide wheel, as far as I can remember. Narrow wheel will squeeze the tire so the contact patch becomes less.
Should I Replace Stock Tires Early?
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Gil
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Re: Should I Replace Stock Tires Early?
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Re: Should I Replace Stock Tires Early?
The IRC tires on my US spec 2019 150 have a nasty squidgy feel in the damp. Seeing as how the poor little thing is used in the San Francisco city limits exclusively, I think I'll replace them in the late fall before the rains start. Streetcar tracks, potholes and roadwork are not good for scooters, for sure.