Aprilia 660 Models (RS Tuono etc) - 60 section rear tyre

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60 section rear tyre

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Topic: 60 section rear tyre

Posted By: Gremin
Subject: 60 section rear tyre
Date 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.

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Posted By: Spoonz
Date 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.