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re: handling and mileage (tires)
- Subject: re: handling and mileage (tires)
- From: Jim Huber <jhuber@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 12:13:00 -0700
> From: "Hoppler, Harl" <hhoppler@xxxxxxxx>, on 05/08/2000 11:52:
> > Still working on the handling of the ST. Has
> > anyone addressed the bike standing up under braking?
>
> I've found that tire profile has a lot to do with standing up under braking.
>
> Bridgerocks tend to have a relatively triangular profile. If lowering the
> pressure as suggested above helps, that's great. When you change
> tires, try a more rounded profile. I use Metzelers with good results,
> both from an improved handling standpoint and better mileage.
Improved handling and mileage? What're you running, ME-Z4's?
"Jedi Dawg" Jim Huber
Spring, Texas, USA
'00 blue ST "Rhiannon"
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