Flossabe
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I was looking around at some tire threads but couldn't quite get the info I wanted, Can you use say a 190/50/17 rear tire on the fz6 wheel?
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Here's a link: http://www.600riders.com/forum/tire-tech-talk/10509-anyone-fitted-190-rear-tyre-fz6.html
I don't know what kind of riding you do but if you do more aggressive riding in the twisties your turn-in will change a little. This may not affect you and of coarse there are so many variables with tire technologies that some info you may glean from these threads my not apply but generally you may notice a change in turn-in.
I don't know what kind of riding you do but if you do more aggressive riding in the twisties your turn-in will change a little. This may not affect you and of coarse there are so many variables with tire technologies that some info you may glean from these threads my not apply but generally you may notice a change in turn-in.
Flossabe
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Sweet, thanks for the link and info
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180 is fine for the Fiz. 190 is isnt necessary and more expensive! even tho it will fit.
My friend has an R1 with a 190. He says he got it so he can lean farther or something. But looking at his Strips..... He prolly couldnt ride a circle in a parking lot
My friend has an R1 with a 190. He says he got it so he can lean farther or something. But looking at his Strips..... He prolly couldnt ride a circle in a parking lot
gew
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that thread is totally wrong. measure the circumference of a 190/55 and its bigger than a 180. that raises the rear as the OP said and that makes it steer faster. everything he said and was told is was from someone who obviously understands suspensions.
a good shock has an adjustable ride height, so it can be adjusted for different tire diameters and retain the riders prefered angle between the chassis pivot and the rear axle. also a 190/55 has more surface area so it provides more traction allowing one to pick the throttle up a little harder and earlier in a corner. many of the top club racers use 190's on 5.5" rims because of that. although many have tried it and dont like it much as well, try it and see.
a good shock has an adjustable ride height, so it can be adjusted for different tire diameters and retain the riders prefered angle between the chassis pivot and the rear axle. also a 190/55 has more surface area so it provides more traction allowing one to pick the throttle up a little harder and earlier in a corner. many of the top club racers use 190's on 5.5" rims because of that. although many have tried it and dont like it much as well, try it and see.
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