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I ordered front tires from Amazon for my MP3 400 they came from Scooterworks claimed to be the right size 120/70/12 VRM 119C.
The sidewall is marked 60P specks calls for 51S or 51P.
I had them mounted, they are wider than the 51S I had. Has anyone out there had any experience with this size tire? Any comments would be appreciated......
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Good to know about tires
You may find some useful information about the markings/codes here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code
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Re: Tire sizeing
Papa Jim wrote:
I ordered front tires from Amazon for my MP3 400 they came from Scooterworks claimed to be the right size 120/70/12 VRM 119C.
The sidewall is marked 60P specks calls for 51S or 51P.
I had them mounted, they are wider than the 51S I had. Has anyone out there had any experience with this size tire? Any comments would be appreciated......
You should give Motorcycle Superstore a try.
I am on their list, and when they have a sale I order my tires at that time before I need them. What also helps is to ask your friends in your area if they are needing tires soon, and place one large order to get free shipping. They often have really good deals on City Grips, which I keep a few in stock at all times since I have so many bikes that use the same tires.

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Re: Tire sizeing
Papa Jim wrote:
I ordered front tires from Amazon for my MP3 400 they came from Scooterworks claimed to be the right size 120/70/12 VRM 119C.
The sidewall is marked 60P specks calls for 51S or 51P.
I had them mounted, they are wider than the 51S I had. Has anyone out there had any experience with this size tire? Any comments would be appreciated......
the 60p rating is greater than the 51P.
Now on the tire choice not a fan of Vee Rubber brand.
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Tire sizeing
Thanks For the input, I now know the 60P has to do with the load & speed rating.
I could have sent them back but decided to try them out. They're wider and not as round like the Stock 120/70/12 51S I had.
Will try them out today, I just took a short run after putting them on seems harder to lean.
I probably. Should have checked here first oh well maybe I will help others from making the same mistake......
Will let you know how it handles.
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Tire sizing
Well all went well with the ride could feel no difference in handling.
Thanks for all your input ,let's. See how long they last, got 11.500 out of the stock tires....

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