Would it be possible for me to put a slightly wider tire on the rear than what the stock size is? The size now is a 150/80-16. I was just wondering if it's even possible or not even reccomended.

 

depending on the wheel width and the swingarm clearance , yes it is possible to step up a little, but it will affect the quickness of handling in the turns a bit.
Kinda hard to explain

 

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http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/pdf/mcintroe.pdf

 

Stock on my F3 is 160/60/17, currently I have a 170/60/17 on it.

 

One of my bikes used a 150-18 rear and I put a 160 on it just because 160 is a more common size. Works fine.

 

Bigger isnt always better. Why would you want a bigger tire?

 

if its a 5" wide wheel a 160 would fit on it no prob

 

Keep it stock.

The previous owner of my gsxr had a 190 on it, the thing's turn-in felt like a harley

I just roasted the **** outta that one and put a 180 back on it night and day difference

 

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He could be a straight line man.

 

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Pointless, by puttign a wider tyre on the stock rim you will faltten the profile which will means you wont end up using all of the tyre and have much less feedback on turn-in.

 

it depends on your rim width and which tire you're going with. On my VFR, I'm going to go from a 150-160 rear but also going from a 120/60 front to a 120/70 front