190 rear tire

[FireBolter413]

will a 190/55 17r fit on a 03 xb9r w/o rubbing?

 

[oh9bolt]

Yes

 

[mar67655]

Yep I'm running one now no issues

 

[netty2424]

Wearing one also, no problems at all! There's plenty of room.

 

[garyphantom222]

I have been curious about this subject as I will need a new rear tire soon,glad to know there won't be issues with a different size.

 

[netty2424]

I have been curious about this subject as I will need a new rear tire soon,glad to know there won't be issues with a different size.

You putting it on that Kawasaki project bike?

 

[FireBolter413]

has anyone noticed any improvment with the 190

 

[netty2424]

has anyone noticed any improvment with the 190

I guess it would depend on what you are looking to improve? There's definitley a different feel as the tire is typically more flat with more of a drop off towards the wall. That takes some getting used to, but honestly I don't really notice it anymore.

It may be a little less responsive if you're really riding aggressive in twisties. So it just depends on what your goals are for changing the tire.

 

[FireBolter413]

was looking to build alil confidence in the corners but if your saying its less responsive i might not go that route

 

[garyphantom222]

Hi,netty,no this tire would be going my buell,not far enough along to know what I will be putting on the kawsaki yet,but that is an interesting idea.