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Originally Posted by GNHebb I am replacing my MAXXIS WWW tires on my Suzuki LC1500. Want to go with the Dunlop D404 WWW (150/80-16) for front and K-555 WWW(170/80-15) rear. The orginal OEM rear size was 180/70-15.
Is this a problem going from the 180/70-15 to the 170/80-15?
Thanks for any info.
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The Dunlop K-555 Rear is 6% taller and will change your speedo and odometer acordingly. It will have a very slight affect on your power in 5th gear up long hills because of the higher gear ratio it causes, but it's uunnoticeable unless you are racing your twin up that same hill in 5th gear.
The Dunlops will create a more positive corner feel as the Metzeler ME880's like to do the leaning for you and that can be a struggle at times. Wet weather traction should be better with the Dunlops also. In my experience.