:idk: I've looked at some of these sites and found the Diablos were $280+ a set and even the Continentals were $260 a set. I found the Diablos for $180 a set...

Right now I'm running 120/60's on the front (I know that's not the stock size but it fits) and 160/60s (I think...I'll go look later) on the rear.

Sounds like you shop like I do. :lol:

Yea,the site I first posted is for the Diablos 120/70/17 and either a 160 or 180 rear for $179 plus a $16 shipping fee.

I don't know if that front will fit my bike or not. :idk:

I have a 120/60 on it now, but that's not stock size either.

Is there a general rule of thumb to go by on buying tires that aren't stock size that will fit?

120/60 is stock for a sv650, 120/70 is stock for a sv1000

either will fit, its just the aspect ratio.

I can get a set of regular Pilot Powers for $195, plus tax right now. I would charge you a handling fee for me to run out and get them for you. And then shipping. You're better off finding something locally by that point.

I also got my tires from swmototires.com. I'm running Pilot Road on the rear, Pilot Power on the front. :dthumb:

Mayhap my front is a 65. When these were gotten I was told it wasn't stock size....but then again, the guy coulda been wrong. :idk: I really need to get the PDF manual again.

i cross referenced a few things, everything said 120/60 is stock.

if you got a 65 on there now, i doubt u would be able to tell the dif if you went to a 60 or a 70 since u said u arent a aggressive rider.

the rear is a 160/60 stock

160 is the width, 60 the aspect ratio/height, 17 is the rim size

so for the front, if you got a 65 now, then no matter what direction you go (120/60 or 120/70) its only a 5% change. width is the same, so no prob fitting the rim.

if u went with a 170/70 rear(itll fit the rim, but check the chain clearance and swingarm clearance) and a 120/60 front, u would be lowering the front a tiny bit, and raising the rear alil, so i would think if you did ride it hard enough to notice, it would steer a lil quicker. i never rode a sv, so i dont know if you would even notice it.


and heres the manualwww.carlsalter.com