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Post by mtate on Nov 3, 2018 21:01:22 GMT -7
For future reference for tires. Does everyone stick with the OEM 190 when they put some new rubber on or does anyone go down to a 180?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 13:24:19 GMT -7
Since 190s are now mostly 55, including ours, going down to a 180/55 would slightly lower the bike at the rear, which is not great for sporty riding, since you want more weight at the front, especially with a somewhat relaxed riding position. May I ask why you're considering switching to a 180? When 190s were 50s, 180/55s could be more desirable, but I don't see that with 190/55s. This is the first time I hear somebody wanting to do the change. Before, everybody wanted to change to a 180/55, but when tire manufacturers came up with 190/55, I never heard of that again.
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Post by mtate on Nov 4, 2018 14:25:03 GMT -7
It was just somethin I had thought about. I’d pry rather stick with a 190 but was just curious about people’s opinions
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 14:54:48 GMT -7
There's really no advantage anymore. On the contrary; with a 190 now 55, you actually have more rubber on the road at all times, including extreme lean angles, so now 180 folks want to switch to 190. Ha ha. The caveat is in order to maximize the benefits of a 190/55 tire, you absolutely need a 6.00" wheel. Switching from 180/55 to 190/55 on a 5.5" wheel is a mistake. And the same would be true moving from a 190 to 180 on a 6" wheel. You could, but stretching a 180 on a 6" wheel wouldn't have any benefits either. Bottom line is unless you were also considering replacing the wheel, stay with the 190 brother. The only difference is a few bucks more, if at all. Take care.
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