Tire Question for MH900e owners / riders

[MHe225]

I have replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport at the rear by the same size (170/60-ZR17) Pilot Road, early last year. The time has now come to replace front tire.
Turns out, the Pilot Road is not available in 120/65-ZR17. However, both owners- and service-manual list the size 120/70-ZR17 as an alternative. Pilot Road is indeed available in this size.

My question:

Has anyone of you experience with the combination 170/60-ZR17 (rear) and 120/70-ZR17 (front). Will there be any noticeable differences in handling?

My dilemma:

Should I get the Pilot Road 120/70-ZR17 to match my Pilot Road 170/60-ZR17, or should I get the Pilot Power 120/65-ZR17 instead? (I was told that Pilot Road and Power can be mixed & matched ..... true or not, I don't know).

Thanks for your advice,

RonB
#225

[speedbagger]

dont know about the size/handling question, but i would go with the powers. there's no subsitute for grip and they come in the oem size you're looking for.

[deimh]

Rob


Have a look in the General Chat section - my thread named something "changing a 170 to 1 180 ... and beyond.

One of the responses to my thread has some views on front tire choices and seemed knowledgeable. If you ask the question to him in that thread he's likely to give you an answer on this.

Cheers
Dave