Rear Tyre 190 VS 180!!!

**Nutter34** · 24th October 2006, 14:27

The Zed came with a 190/50 and it tended to stand up mid corner over bumps... I've now got a 190/55 on and with the different profile it's way better, more stable while cranked... 6" rim on the Zed... The 190/55 has a profile similar to the 180/55 on a 6" and 5" rim respectively... apparently.

And for the record... the 190/55 is actually narrower than the 190/50 was...

It's an age old debate, on just about every forum I've been on.... Don't think I'll bother with a 180 to be honest...

**Scouse** · 24th October 2006, 14:37

Originally Posted by 98tls

problem down here is theres so much flat road to ride before you get to any decent roads...

of course there is

**terbang** · 24th October 2006, 15:07

Busas are standard with a 190/50 on the rear. I have seen quite a few rumblings on various busa boards about guys who fit 180/55's to the 6 inch rim..! They reckon it turns the bike in much quicker. Don't know if its the tyre profile or the raising of the rear or both that does it for them..

**98tls** · 24th October 2006, 15:25

Originally Posted by zrxer

of course there is

flat and straight.......

**ShadowNet-Spy21** · 24th October 2006, 17:17

Thank you for the serious comments people. Not including Dover, as i see he just cares about peoples avatars.

**ShadowNet-Spy21** · 24th October 2006, 17:23

Originally Posted by rdrzcbr

The Zed came with a 190/50 and it tended to stand up mid corner over bumps... I've now got a 190/55 on and with the different profile it's way better, more stable while cranked... 6" rim on the Zed... The 190/55 has a profile similar to the 180/55 on a 6" and 5" rim respectively... apparently.

And for the record... the 190/55 is actually narrower than the 190/50 was...

It's an age old debate, on just about every forum I've been on.... Don't think I'll bother with a 180 to be honest...

Yea, i would prefer 190 aswell. But the thing is how could 190/55 is narrower?
I would go with 6''. I just love the fatter rear end. I know that the handling will be harder but i dont really care as long as it looks good and it will have better grip on the road.

**Nutter34** · 24th October 2006, 17:37

Could be narrower due to being a different manufacturer. Standard was a Bridgestone, Got a Pirelli Supercorsa on now.

I'll definately be paying more attention to the shape of a tyre. Some are more round while other more pointy... The pointiness makes it better in the corners while cranked... I'll sacrifice turn in for cranked stability any time...

**The_Dover** · 24th October 2006, 18:19

Originally Posted by ShadowNet-Spy21

Yea, i would prefer 190 aswell. But the thing is how could 190/55 is narrower?
I would go with 6''. I just love the fatter rear end. I know that the handling will be harder but i dont really care as long as it looks good and it will have better grip on the road.

see dude, you have a gay avatar and you're too lazy to search for the myriad of other information on this topic.

AND you just want to look cool? about as bright as a black mans arsehole.

I've run a 180 and a 190 on "The King" and didn't notice a huge difference so I'm sticking with what the manufacturer recommends, the 190.

I wonder why the manufacturer recommends a 190? must be cos it looks so fuckin cool.

**Scouse** · 24th October 2006, 18:24

Just by the best quality tyre you can aford after all its not all about size its how you use it that matters or so im told anyway

**Smokin** · 24th October 2006, 19:09

Originally Posted by zrxer

Just by the best quality tyre you can aford after all its not all about size its how you use it that matters or so im told anyway

I hope it wasn't Mrs zrxer that told you that.

**ShadowNet-Spy21** · 24th October 2006, 19:50

Originally Posted by The_Dover

see dude, you have a gay avatar and you're too lazy to search for the myriad of other information on this topic.

AND you just want to look cool? about as bright as a black mans arsehole.

I've run a 180 and a 190 on "The King" and didn't notice a huge difference so I'm sticking with what the manufacturer recommends, the 190.

I wonder why the manufacturer recommends a 190? must be cos it looks so fuckin cool.

WOOO. The King.!!! The dover! Dont give a shit who u r k? didnt ask for your stupid ideas about my avatar , neither my thread. Im not gay and i can bet my life on it that i can get better looking girls in a week than you can ever get in your entire life...

**ShadowNet-Spy21** · 24th October 2006, 19:52

Originally Posted by The_Dover

see dude, you have a gay avatar and you're too lazy to search for the myriad of other information on this topic.

AND you just want to look cool? about as bright as a black mans arsehole.

I've run a 180 and a 190 on "The King" and didn't notice a huge difference so I'm sticking with what the manufacturer recommends, the 190.

I wonder why the manufacturer recommends a 190? must be cos it looks so fuckin cool.

And by the way. I really im glad that you know lots about black mans arsehole... Have fun dude.

**ShadowNet-Spy21** · 24th October 2006, 19:53

Originally Posted by The_Dover

see dude, you have a gay avatar and you're too lazy to search for the myriad of other information on this topic.

AND you just want to look cool? about as bright as a black mans arsehole.

I've run a 180 and a 190 on "The King" and didn't notice a huge difference so I'm sticking with what the manufacturer recommends, the 190.

I wonder why the manufacturer recommends a 190? must be cos it looks so fuckin cool.

And by the way. I really am glad that you know lots about black mans arsehole... Have fun dude.