60 section rear tyre

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   Hi,I've just fitted a 60 section rear tyre to my 660 Factory Tuono.

This is the first time I've run a 60 section and I've noticed that the turn in now seems slower than the same tyre in a 55 section.
Is this normal?

Are there any adjustments I can make to the rear shock to compensate?

I haven't made any changes to the suspension since fitting and to be honest there was no real reason for fitting a 60 section other than for curiosity!

Thx.

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Gremin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto2 racer Joined: 12 Aug 2020 Location: Lancashire Status: Offline Points: 115	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gremin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 60 section rear tyre Posted: 31 Aug 2024 at 12:19
	Hi, I've just fitted a 60 section rear tyre to my 660 Factory Tuono. This is the first time I've run a 60 section and I've noticed that the turn in now seems slower than the same tyre in a 55 section. Is this normal? Are there any adjustments I can make to the rear shock to compensate? I haven't made any changes to the suspension since fitting and to be honest there was no real reason for fitting a 60 section other than for curiosity! Thx.

Spoonz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admins Group Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: North Devon Status: Offline Points: 10957	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spoonz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Aug 2024 at 15:41
	Assuming the widths are the same I can’t think why the turn in would be slower unless it’s a tyre with a quirky profile. Dropping the forks a bit or lengthening the shock would quicken it up but it seems counter intuitive to need to do it. You haven’t had to move the wheel back drastically or anything for tyre clearance I presume ? A longer wheelbase will slow the handling down.