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Old 05-01-2007, 12:02 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Tire Size/What does it mean?!?

So I picked up an 06 GSXR 600 around August of last year and I got a nasty little hole in the rear tire. The other night I was checking out some tires when I realized I have NO CLUE what I'm looking at or should be looking for.

I did manage to order a set of Pirelli Diablo Corsa III. The stock front tire size is 120/70/zr17. The only size they had for the Diablos was 120/65/zr17. What is the actual difference in the tire sizes ( not sure how to read them ) what performance differences will I notice with the smaller size, and does anyone have any feedback on the choise I made?

Thanks!