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Common wisdom on the GTS-1000 mailing list is to run a 120-section front tire rather than the stock 130. This is said to sharpen the steering considerably. | Common wisdom on the GTS-1000 mailing list is to run a 120-section front tire rather than the stock 130. This is said to sharpen the steering considerably. | ||
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Kevin Hawkins told the GTS-1000 mailing list: | Kevin Hawkins told the GTS-1000 mailing list: | ||
<blockquote>Go for 38 front, 40 rear and you should be fine. The 120/70 at 38 psi greatly reduces the steering effort on the GTS and don't worry, theres plenty of rubber for the road. I've used this setup on the track and she sticks! 6/27/04</blockquote> | <blockquote>Go for 38 front, 40 rear and you should be fine. The 120/70 at 38 psi greatly reduces the steering effort on the GTS and don't worry, theres plenty of rubber for the road. I've used this setup on the track and she sticks! 6/27/04</blockquote> | ||
Latest revision as of 19:17, 27 July 2007
Tire Sizes
Common wisdom on the GTS-1000 mailing list is to run a 120-section front tire rather than the stock 130. This is said to sharpen the steering considerably.
| Stock | Front | 130/60ZR-17 |
| Rear | 170/70ZR-17 | |
| Recommended | Front | 120/70ZR-17 |
| Rear | 170/70ZR-17 |
Tire Pressure
Kevin Hawkins told the GTS-1000 mailing list:
Go for 38 front, 40 rear and you should be fine. The 120/70 at 38 psi greatly reduces the steering effort on the GTS and don't worry, theres plenty of rubber for the road. I've used this setup on the track and she sticks! 6/27/04