New Rubber For My Ride! UPDATE

After long research and contemplating, I decided to get some new tires. I went with a stock size because I personally could not see much of a benefit of a 150 or bigger on a small & light bike. However when looking for tires I ran across something that tweaked my interest....a 130/70/17 tire with similar specs to a 140/70/17 and a 110/70/17 with similar specs to a 120/70/17. Now I know sometimes things can be misprinted or fudged, But i had nothing to lose if these particular 130/70/17's were in fact only 130/70/17. The tires I ordered to replace my OEM IRC Roadwinners were the Continental Conti Go. At first glance I really liked the tread pattern, then the profile. By all accounts they feel very sturdy and look a lil beefy for a 130 and a 110. I have yet to break them in good.

Check out the specs. from Dennis Kirk.

Continental Conti Go 130/70-17 M/C 62H

Dimensions:
Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 5.59 in./3.50 in.
Inflated Diameter: 24.63 in.
Acceptable Rim Width: 3.50 in.-4.00 in.
Deepest Tread Depth: 7/32 in.
Balance DOT: No
Directional Arrow: Yes
Speed Rating: H-Rated up to 130 MPH

Capacities and Construction:
Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 584 lbs./42 PSI
Load Range: B
Bias or Radial Ply: Bias
Tread Plies/Material: 4 Nylon
Sidewall Plies/Material: 3 Nylon
DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes
Tube or Tubeless: Tubeless

Continental Conti Go 110/70-17 M/C 54H


Dimensions:
Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.76 in./3.00 in.
Inflated Diameter: 23.46 in.
Acceptable Rim Width: 2.75 in.-3.50 in.
Deepest Tread Depth: 5/32 in.
Balance DOT: Yes-One Red
Directional Arrow: Yes
Speed Rating: H-Rated up to 130 MPH

Capacities and Construction:
Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 467 lbs./42 PSI
Load Range: B
Bias or Radial Ply: Bias
Tread Plies/Material: 3 Nylon
Sidewall Plies/Material: 2 Nylon
DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes
Tube or Tubeless: Tubeless

IRC 140/70-17 M/C 66H ROAD WINNER RX-01

Dimensions:
Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 5.50 in./4.00 in.
Inflated Diameter: 24.6 in.
Acceptable Rim Width: 4.00 in.
Deepest Tread Depth: 7/32 in.
Balance DOT: Yes-Yellow
Directional Arrow: Yes
Speed Rating: H-Rated up to 130 MPH

Capacities and Construction:
Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 661 lbs./41 PSI
Load Range: B
Bias or Radial Ply: Bias
Tread Plies/Material: 4 Nylon
Sidewall Plies/Material: 2 Nylon
DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes
Tube or Tubeless: Tubeless

IRC 120/70-17 M/C 58H ROAD WINNER RX-01


Dimensions:
Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.70 in./3.50 in.
Inflated Diameter: 23.8 in.
Acceptable Rim Width: 3.50 in.
Deepest Tread Depth: 6/32 in.
Balance DOT: Yes-Yellow
Directional Arrow: Yes
Speed Rating: H-Rated up to 130 MPH

Capacities and Construction:
Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 520 lbs./41 PSI
Load Range: B
Bias or Radial Ply: Bias
Tread Plies/Material: 3 Nylon
Sidewall Plies/Material: 2 Nylon
DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes
Tube or Tubeless: Tubeless-Can be used with a tube