Hi all i currently am running a 180 rear on my bike. I've been offered a 190 tyre cheap and just wondering whether it's worth getting as a spare for when my 180 runs too low or is it a no go? Thanks Jeff
Jeff, it depends on your rear rim size. If it's 5.5 inches then 185 would usually be the max but if it's 6 inches the 190 should be fine. Andy
see what others say but from a handling point of view I wouldn't consider it on say a 748 (don't know which bike you have).
I have a 190 on my 998 and I am going to 180 on my next tyre change. If it's for the road it should be fine though.
Ive had both 180 and 190 on my old 3 spoke brembos on my 916. Both were fine, however the 180 'felt' more manoeuvrable. Someone will no doubt diss this but as 'feel' is subjective, they can get stuffed. :tongue:
Sigh, ..:tongue: Just to clear things up. They were on the wheel at separate times. What I meant was that I've had a 180 on it for a while. Then I had a 190 on it for a bit. When the 916 was still wearing her OEM brembos. :smile:
PJ, standard fitment on 999 is 190? Have you fitted a 749 rear wheel? I tried a 180 on my 999 2 tyres ago and will be fitting 180 next time cos I preferred it. I think 10 up or down is safe enough, the profile doesn't change much. All down to personal preference and if there's clearance.
Yes I know its standard fitment , but its on the 5.5 rim , the 180 was fitted to the 749 as it was the smaller cubed bike but still with the same rim size . I have a 190/ 55 which just fits with tyre warmers with the wheel almost fully back.
