[bimotadownunder]

Hi All
I am an experienced rider / racer , and when i first got the Desmo i was bullish about keeping her as stock as possible wheel/tyre wise.
However, after multiple "moments" with respect to mainly the rear grip performance - it seems that the Bridgestones simply struggle to do the job in cool or coolish conditions.
Am i on my own here ?
Is the swap to the 17inch rear and "modern" rubber the best / simplest solution ?
Cheers

 

[TJK]

I think so, changed to 17, parked the OEM in the corner and never looked back.

 

[desmohardpipi]

Yes. You can get the oem rear in a 17 or fit an OZ Cattiva for a few hundred less. The OZ is lighter.