190/55 or 190/50??? Pilot Powers or Pilot Road??

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Ordering tires for my 99 X1 WITH XB wheels.... I want to run a 190 rear tire but not sure if i should go with a 55 or 50?? any input would be great.


Also, Im going to order michelins... I was going to get the Pilot Road 2, but now thinking of just getting the Pilot Power 2. Any reason to go with one over the other?

THANKS!
 
I vote pilot roads but I stand by the fact that with advances in tire technology you have to be an excellent rider going through very technical riding to really use a track style tire to its full potential over a sport touring tire and you get the added benefit of more tire life
 
I'd vote the Road 2. It will last longer than the Power 2.

As far as size, I'd probably go with the 190/55 since it's slightly taller. Of course, that's assuming a 190 will fit.
 
i decided to go with the Road 2 tires.. only problem is the place i wanted to order them from doesnt sell anything but a 160 rear... WTF? so since i had to order a rear for my dads harley anyways, i got the Harley tire and a Road 2 front. Have to decide on a 50 or 55 and order that from somewhere else.
 

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