Guest samizx7 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 hey guys, i know it has been asked before but i was wondering if i could use 190 on the back, i just need a tire that will hold me for a week or two, and local guy have one for sale. so can i use it or does it have major problems, other then handleing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted November 21, 2007 Forum CEO Share Posted November 21, 2007 no I cannot recommend it, you will deflect the profile and get a multi radius blob that feels odd when leaned over. 180 is what the wheel is designed for, some manufacturers have tires that can fit a 190 into a 5.5 inch wheel but who know what they are. It just pinches the tire too much and you get a balloon for a tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 If it fits and you only need it for a couple of weeks, just don't push it in the turns to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 hey guys, i know it has been asked before but i was wondering if i could use 190 on the back, i just need a tire that will hold me for a week or two, and local guy have one for sale. so can i use it or does it have major problems, other then handleing Real question is, is it wise to compromise the handling of your bike even for just a couple of weeks. I dunno, but it might translate into a safety issue?? I'd wait the two weeks and get the proper size tire for your bike IIWY. JMO. Beck 95 VFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted November 21, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted November 21, 2007 hhmm yup.. unless you carve corners at high speed it will be fine. i have one.. and use them all the time.. however.. my ride consisits of the dc beltway and i 95.. no knee dragging or 150 mph peg scraping. 145mph at 3 am on 295 suites me fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 You know I have been using both 180's & 190's (both 55 series) on my F4i track bike (same 5.5" rear wheel) and have not felt any real noticeable difference in handling(other then 2 crashes, j/k :goofy: ) The biggest difference I notice is the effect on gearing and the 190's seem to wear longer???? :unsure: Just thought I'd stoke the fire! :wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Ducati 748 and 998 came stock whit a 190 on a 5,5 rim :wheel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 It might just be my imagination, but we've been using Metzler Sportec M-1's on our bikes for the last few years. This tire seems to measure-up a bit narrower for the same section width. For example, the 180/55R-17 made by Dunlop looks absolutely huge on his ZX9R. A Sportec M-1 version of the same size looks appreciably narrower. He's been running the 190/50R-17 on the ZX9R and it seems very comparable to the 180/55R-17 Dunlop. Still wears out very quickly however... For the VFR, I'm still running the 180 Dunlop for now. WarrLac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fallzboater Posted January 19, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2008 Nice sig art! :thumbsup: That'd be a great shirt design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GP Paul Posted January 19, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2008 I got a 190 for the same price as a 180 so I thought I would be cool cuz the salesman told me "all the guys with CBR 600s do it." Kidding aside, I can't tell the difference, but I am hardly a tire shredder or even a tire tester. I'll probably go back to 180 next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I ran a 190 once, didn't have any problems at all. I'm not good at taking feedback from my bike though. For example my suspension is trashed but I just adjust accordingly and ride the piss out of it, I would probably be amazing on a machine that worked right that I did not have to compensate for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted January 20, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2008 I would probably be amazing on a machine that worked right that I did not have to compensate for. wow, thats how I feel too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 so if you were to run a 190 tire on a VFR, would you run a 190/55 or 190/50? i would assume the 190/50 right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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