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front tire size? - 8/27/2008 11:44:43 AM

bluestanger66

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right now i have a 170/60/17 on the rear, and a 130/70/16 on the front. They are both dunlop qualifiers. i need to replace the front tire, and want to make sure the size i choose will be the best for street use. Do i need to stick with the dunlop when choosing a front tire? Also how hard is the front tire to get off to take into a shop and have tires switched? i took the rear tire off without any problems, but the front looks more complicated.
Thanks for the help
Tyler

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RE: front tire size? - 8/27/2008 12:53:43 PM

willduce

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mines a 120/60/17....im pretty sure thats stock size....front tire is so easy to get off..5 minutes tops

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RE: front tire size? - 8/27/2008 12:55:13 PM

Munson

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I didn''t have any trouble getting the front wheel off to change the tire. Stock front for an F3 is 120/60, but a lot of people like the handling with a 120/70. You could search the forum, since this has been discussed before.

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RE: front tire size? - 8/27/2008 3:08:30 PM

bluestanger66

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so is it going to make a big difference if i go with a different brand than the rear? it would be the same ratings, like zr...

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RE: front tire size? - 8/27/2008 6:13:41 PM

Munson

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They say you shouldn''t mix brands because the profile of the tires might not be compatible, i.e. one brand is more rounded, another is more pointed. It''s your call, though.

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