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I am shopping for my first set of DOT race tires. I know i want to get the N-TECH GP-A's but here is my question.
My question pertains to tire sizes. I ride an old 2001 R6, the original tire size is 120/60 F and 180/55 R. Now the first few track days i did on this bike i did on Q2's 120/70 x 190/55. The 120/70 Front was a mistake. I asked for a 120/60 but got a 70 by mistake and didn't notice until i had already rode on them so i kept them thinking it wasn't a big enough issue to complain about. I fell down a couple of times on them. I kept messing up and loosing the back end and i was complaining that i didn't even feel it sliding out until i was on the ground watching it leave me. A buddy suggested that I try a pair of decent GP-a Take offs, and see if i can feel it slipping then. I did try them and i could feel the slip before it kicked out and it helped me realize when NOT to over twist the throttle. But i noticed that the take offs that i had gotten from Dunlop where 120/70 X 190/60. Now the reason i want a 190 over a 180 to help me out a little with grip when i am too aggressive with the throttle at lean. At least that was my train of thought when i chose a 190 over the 180. AM I WRONG? and what Tire Size is the best to have for my 2001 r6. not best for the bike turning in or HP. I know the factory settings make it turn in faster and also are lighter so i will go faster but I need a tire that will, (if it can) help save my ass when i make a small mistake. which tire will give me the most eF up forgiveness. Now before the peanut gallery chimes in, I know an expert can take my stock size and some plain Jane street tires and run circles around me. But I'm no were near expert and my rider class should read the "eF up" after novice. With that i Need something that will give me just a little forgiveness from time to time for MY faulty input.
With that can some of you fine Gents inform me on these three things so i can make a somewhat educated purchase.
#1 what are the pros vs cons of the different tire size combos?
#2 which one do you think will be best for me? 180/55 R & 120/60 F-----190/55 R & 120/60 F------ or 190/60 R 120/70 F?
#3 why is the GP-A 190/60 so much more than the 190/55? is it that much better in performance or is it just a hight preference?
Thank you for your time and knowledge in advance.