Member Contributer canadianvfr Posted August 17, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2012 I just picked up a new to me 2008 1400ZX with 3100KM on the clock and the rear tire size is 190/55zr/17, can i swap it out with a 180/55zr/17? How will this effect the handeling aspects of the bike? Am I putting myself at risk? Reason I want to go with this is I bought a front and rear Pirelli Corsa III for $100 . My buds and I are taking a trip state side for a week so the VFR will run alongside the Kawasaki 1400. THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 It is possible. My buddy is running a 190 on the back of his ZX-12r whereas the standard tire size is a 200. I would take it easy until you get used to the new tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dirtbag Posted August 17, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2012 Oem is a 190/50, and using a 190/55 series profile will quicken the geometry and give you a more round profile. All good according to most reports. Using a 180/55 will lower your rear, slowing the geometry again, and create a lazy profile because it is stretched out over a wide rim, and being a 180/55, will have a shorter profile. If you are not an aggressive rider, and do not attack corners/burn your chicken strips, I would say you should not have probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 17, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sacifice peace of mind and knowing you have the right tire for $100???? Ymmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 going to the 180 , its skinnier, its also shorter(less diameter, so it will squat the rear of the bike, you need like a 180/60, to have the same height, course I dont think they make it. But better to stick to the same diameter cause , less diameter on the rear will slow the handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer canadianvfr Posted August 22, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 22, 2012 I checked into the tire size for the bike and it calls for a 190/55z/17 tire, so I went ahead and ordered a replacement, I will put the new Pirelli Corsa III on the VFR! Dutchy, the Pirelli Corsa III were $100 new and still wrapped, seems the Powerhouse Honda dealer in Salmon Arm and Vernon BC was shut down by Honda, who'd have guessed? Piss poor sales and a lousy attitude killed the dealers not to mention the crazy prices for bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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