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    160 Rear Tires?

    Ive been out of racing for about two years now and going to get back into it in 2018. It looks like that the 160 rear race tires are getting harder to find. Do the tire suppliers still have 160's available?

    For the SV650 racers out there, should I go ahead and look into doing a 180 conversion?

    Thanks!

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    John (Pirelli) has always had a 160 tire for me whenever I needed one, but it is only available in SC2 and SC3. I believe all of the manu's carry them in at least one compund.
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    Definitely get with John(South Central Race Center) for your Pirelli 160 size tires. They're the best by far.

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    Check with David Hirsch with Michelin. I run his 160 rear with no issues. Great guy to deal with as well.

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    Cool, thanks everyone. I'll go talk to those folks once I'm back at the track.

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    It is good to see you coming back Joe. I hope you run a full season in 2018. I will stop by and say hello in February.

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    Joe I stock the following

    160/60 Diablo Supersorsa (DOT)
    SC1 and SC2 compounds

    160/60 Diablo Superbike (Slick)
    SC1 and SC2 compounds

    160/60 Diablo Rain
    SCR1 compound
    P1 Racing
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    Dunlop has 160's and I believe they are coming out with a new compound in 160 or 165.

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    John Also has the super moto Metzler tires in a 165 in 0,1,2 compounds.

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