[Osman Sun]

It really comes down to whats comfortable for the rider. Everyone prefers different things, but just as long as they feel comfortable riding I think that trumps having big chicken strips. A confident driver/rider is a safer one in my experience, and comfort plays a huge roll in that.

I just went from Michelin Pilot Street 110/70 & 150/60 to Dunlop Sportmax D222 120/70 & 160/60. It feels a lot more stable and I dont have to turn my front wheel left and right at creeping speeds just to keep balance. I probably wont see the track with this bike but if I do I'm sure I'll be able to run faster times with these Dunlop dual compound rubber.

Plus, I think the bigger tires look better. But to the untrained eye it probably looks the same cause no one gives a sh*t.. really.

 

[Cbr 600RR-R]

Nope too big of a rear will end up pushing your front end when exiting corners... don’t go over a 165 on a 390. Your just a looks boy if you go bigger. Go get a corvette to sit in and look good.

 

[eenewsook]

KTM is known for their off road dirt bikes, and the 390 certainly has some dirt bike character, I think more so than a crotch rocket. It would look better with knobbies than a fatty IMO.

 

[KTMasean]

The bigger tire issue has been discussed on here to exertion with the conclusion (from people that know, not think of feel) the rear rim is best fitted with 140 max.
The reason is that the whole of the tire profile is used as meant.
Even the 150 as delivered as stock is too wide but for show reasons been put on.
If not mistaken most of the RC racers use 140 on the track.
Love the "creeping speed" remark ha ha ha

 

[eenewsook]

The bigger tire issue has been discussed on here to exertion with the conclusion (from people that know, not think of feel) the rear rim is best fitted with 140 max.
The reason is that the whole of the tire profile is used as meant.
Even the 150 as delivered as stock is too wide but for show reasons been put on.
If not mistaken most of the RC racers use 140 on the track.
Love the "creeping speed" remark ha ha ha

That's good to know. Suggest going one size down up front as well?

 

[KTMasean]

You are aware of the search option on here, right?
The front rim 3" is good with the 110 size tire.

That's good to know. Suggest going one size down up front as well?

 

[fAKEONE]

Pirelli mt60 rs corsa 160/60 17 on Duke

thats the worst tyrre u can use for the D390 for example. imho

 

[KTMasean]

What do you mean fAKE1?
Am on my second set of Pirelli MT60's riding 60/40 tarmac/dust and am really happy with these.
I don't ride the 160 but 140/80 and 110/90.
Amazing cornering on the tarmac also in rainy weather and pretty good on dust (not so in the mud).
On what bike did you ride the MT60's and formed your opinion?

thats the worst tyrre u can use for the D390 for example. imho

 

[fAKEONE]

What do you mean fAKE1?
Am on my second set of Pirelli MT60's riding 60/40 tarmac/dust and am really happy with these.
I don't ride the 160 but 140/80 and 110/90.
Amazing cornering on the tarmac also in rainy weather and pretty good on dust (not so in the mud).
On what bike did you ride the MT60's and formed your opinion?

dude you are right. i never tried them i hustle just to reply it. my fault. but i believe that those tires are only for look ....

 

[lightning]

Have to say that the bike does look better with the wider tyres

 

[uniontruckermikey@gmail.c]

My thoughts on bigger tyres relates to performance. More fuel consumed, less flickability, % of HP lost and $ comparison im not sure but it would probably add some more at purchase time.
The bikes designed around this tread size, others on here have fitted a larger tyre size so Im sure they will give you a comparison.
Just out of curiosity, how often do you look at your rear tyre when your riding the bike?

run the bigger tire who cares its your bike.

 

[KTMasean]

Managed to order a set 140 - 110 of the Pirelli Scorpion STR's to replace my MT60's in January/February 2021.
These seem to perform even better with less road noise and vibrations on tarmac so happy the Thai import was willing to order me a set in this 17" size in their new batch.
@mikey 100% true, then again if someone asks for pro's- and cons they have been given.
If your preference is looks over riding so be it.

 

[thedots]

Ya'll put 110 and 150, me on the other hand 90/90 front and rear 130/80.

 

[KTMasean]

Can't find the thread where someone asked to put a pic on my front fender modification in order to accommodate the Pirelli MT60 tyres so will post them here.

 

[Nugrahafahrizal]

Anyone else here who thinks the duke would look better on bigger rear tires?

I think the rear tires look really slim looking at the bike from behind.

The stock rear tire size is 150/60 but it looks like the swing arm has enough space to add 5mm on each side. Maybe this would be enough space to fit a tire size 160/60.

Any thoughts? Would this be possible?

Shinko big block 👍🏻

 

[Joeytrickland]

With regards to tire size greater might be a new pattern, however that doesn't mean it's ideal for each driver or vehicle. Most new vehicles are outfitted with 16-to 18-inch tires. In any case, secondary selling hefty estimating builds wheel measurements from 1 to 8 crawls past the first tire size.

 

[DoubleD]

Soooo.... Need some help for the rear tyre... I use my ktm for daily used, so.. I wanna change it to 160/60, just for looks.. Cuz its look good wit the bike But when i read all the comments...it will cost u some performance, such as top speed, n other things... So should i just stick wit 150?

 

[mcha]

Mine is running at 160/60 and I couldn't tell any difference on the performance, and even the appearance...Just a better feeling for myself, haha.

 

[DoubleD]

Mine is running at 160/60 and I couldn't tell any difference on the performance, and even the appearance...Just a better feeling for myself, haha.

Oww so it look more sexy then bfor ahaha owky👍👍

 

[duttasukalpa9]

This looks bigger than 160 This looks much bigger than 160.. I read that 185s will fit between the swing arms Maybe the guy put on wider wheels too..

What is the name of the tyre?