F freak2180 Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 2,748 Jan 15, 2011 #1 The topic is tire size........ Im ordering new tires and want opinions on rear size. 180/55-17 or 190/50-17 The tire is a Brigstone BTO16 Lets here what you have to say.........
The topic is tire size........ Im ordering new tires and want opinions on rear size. 180/55-17 or 190/50-17 The tire is a Brigstone BTO16 Lets here what you have to say.........
A anrkizm95 Well-known member Joined Mar 27, 2010 Messages 7,805 Jan 15, 2011 #2 might notice some change in handeling when your switching side to side.but i cant imagine it would be much.
might notice some change in handeling when your switching side to side.but i cant imagine it would be much.
konarider94 Well-known member Joined Sep 12, 2009 Messages 4,432 Jan 15, 2011 #3 id stick with 180. the bike was designed for that size and will handle best. anything else will change that. plenty of people run that size without any issues. if you like the look that much better go for it. i am sticking with the 180 though.
id stick with 180. the bike was designed for that size and will handle best. anything else will change that. plenty of people run that size without any issues. if you like the look that much better go for it. i am sticking with the 180 though.
F freak2180 Well-known member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 2,748 Jan 15, 2011 #4 Just went with the 120/70 & 180/55.......only cost $227 for the pair with free shipping from CycleGear.com <------- they are on sale right now.
Just went with the 120/70 & 180/55.......only cost $227 for the pair with free shipping from CycleGear.com <------- they are on sale right now.
C chevnut55 Well-known member Joined Nov 18, 2009 Messages 456 Jan 19, 2011 #5 im going with the 190,almoast all super/sportbikes run that size now. it looks better,corners the same.
im going with the 190,almoast all super/sportbikes run that size now. it looks better,corners the same.