mrbret Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 The stock tire size & the size I have now on the rear is a 190/50-17.I think I may be in need of a new rear (may get both) but how much difference would going to a 180/50 or a 200/50 make?Bare in mind there will be no knee dragging going on so I am 100% sure that I will not be pushing any size tire to it's edge or limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Well handling you won't feel that much difference on the road with the 180 on a 6 inch rim. Now the 200 you may feel a little slower steering because of more material to turn but you will probably get a bigger contact patch at 1/2 lean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhaag Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Well handling you won't feel that much difference on the road with the 180 on a 6 inch rim. Now the 200 you may feel a little slower steering because of more material to turn but you will probably get a bigger contact patch at 1/2 lean.+1i'd stick with the 190. i dont think there are any real benefits to using any other size besides stock (cost, availability (200), fitment to rim, fitment to bike, handling, etc). just my $1/50.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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