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Originally Posted by BST001
Ive heard some mixed things about putting the 150mm on the bike. My buddy says he doesnt notice a difference in handling or acceleration, but then I read on other forums that you can notice a difference. (maybe hes just saying he doesnt notice it i don't know) Anyway, before I do it to mine, do you think it will be an unsafe and/or bad modification to do?
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My old GS500 had a 140 on it (130 is stock). The only reason to go to a thicker tire on a 250r on the street is for looks.... i.e. to make it look more like a 600/1000 supersport.
As long as nothing is touching/rubbing the tire, chain, or swingarm then it is 'safe'... but I can't think of it offering any advantages to the bike. There will (in theory) be more contact patch available, but the profile of the tire will have to be fairly tall (since you will be using the same stock rim).
150mm is still a long ways off from 180mm (which is what the SS bikes rock). I would go to 140mm to play it safe. If the skinny tire really bugs you that much then get a more powerful bike like the 650R
