Pirelli 200/60 vs Metzeler 190/60 diameter

[sugilite:Me]

Yeah, what Shaun says above. Tyres work differently on different bikes means you should just try it first, then make the call as to if you want to change the ride height etc.

[CHOPPA]

Like Shaun says just put it on. Wouldn't go adjusting ride height until you have tested it.

What compound did you get?

[sharp2183]

Like Shaun says just put it on. Wouldn't go adjusting ride height until you have tested it.

What compound did you get?

Sure, not hard to measure it in case but then try it as is first.

Got SC1s but have a uses SC0 to try too.

[manxkiwi]

However, if you are using the same rim, then the Pirelli will not go out to its design width and so the profile will sit taller than designed.

Many people think fitting a tyre on too narrow a rim will make it sit 'taller'. But the belts the tyre is made of are far too strong for this to happen. If it could do that, they'd balloon out like a dragster tyre at high speed. What actually happens is the profile is compromised. The diameter in the middle would be the same, but the mid points of the profile, either side would bulge out compared to where they were designed to be. Just sayin'.

[Bass]

Many people think fitting a tyre on too narrow a rim will make it sit 'taller'. But the belts the tyre is made of are far too strong for this to happen. If it could do that, they'd balloon out like a dragster tyre at high speed. What actually happens is the profile is compromised. The diameter in the middle would be the same, but the mid points of the profile, either side would bulge out compared to where they were designed to be. Just sayin'.

Good point - thanks for that.