HighwayStar2009 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On my ‘09, thinking of installing a 190/55-17 rear tire. Anyone running a bigger tire than the 180? Thanks, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR750F3 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 No need to go larger than a 180. If you want a larger tire all you have to do is research which 180 is the widest. Not all tires are made the same. Go with a 60 profile instead of a 55 if you want to improve handling. 5.5 wheel can handle a 190 but you have to verify with the manufacture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer slo1 Posted October 3, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 3, 2023 Way back when we put a 180 on a Hawk GT with a Dymag wheel. Mounted and measured 4-5 tires and found the Pirellis were considerably narrower, and the only one that didn't rub.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted October 3, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted October 3, 2023 45 minutes ago, slo1 said: Way back when we put a 180 on a Hawk GT with a Dymag wheel. Mounted and measured 4-5 tires and found the Pirellis were considerably narrower, and the only one that didn't rub.. That is what I have found as well. 5.5" rear wheel swap on a couple of.my VF1000. So, had to have at least a 170 because of the wheel size (and I wanted 60 series side wall) and it needed to be around 170 actual for chain clearance. Pirelli... 168. Avon... 179. That one has some chain marks on the edge and I knew it eventually would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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