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Motorcycle tires question?

I have a 2005 Suzuki SV650S and I want to buy new tires for the front and the rear the stock sizes are

Front: 120/60XR17

Rear: 160/60ZR17

For my rear tire I want to buy one with more tread on it but with the same size I am just wondering if whats the MAX tread I can buy without it coming in the way of the ride?

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  • Dan H
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Sorry, but it doesn't work that way. Tread life is more dependent on your riding habits and the compound the tire was made with, not tread depth.

    Don't use racing tires or soft compound sport bike tires - the soft tire compounds will wear faster.

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