Anyone gotten a 190/55/17 on edge just street riding?

[JoJoYZF]

Originally Posted by Sean

I don't use all of my 190/55 at the track. I'm not sure what most rim widths are but mine came stock with a 180, so I'd guess my stock rim was a bit smaller than bikes that come stock with 190s.

Im not 100% but I think bikes wit 180s have 5.5" rims and those with 190s have 6".

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Im not 100% but I think bikes wit 180s have 5.5" rims and those with 190s have 6".

A 190 should not be used on a 5.5" rim. It stretches the tire to a point that could affect handling.

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...ize/index.html

[Sean]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

A 190 should not be used on a 5.5" rim. It stretches the tire to a point that could affect handling.

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...ize/index.html

That was a 190/50, I run a 190/55, any idea how the height compares? I do wonder about the profile but I haven't noticed any noticeable change in handling. I'm still not using all the tread, but considering a friend highsided because he ran out of tire and broke his collarbone this past weekend, I'm fine with that.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Sean

That was a 190/50, I run a 190/55, any idea how the height compares? I do wonder about the profile but I haven't noticed any noticeable change in handling.

I ran through one Dunlop Qualifier in 190/50. The only thing I really noticed was it seemed to lean slower. A 190/55 Pilot Power 2CT felt "tippy" in comparison when I put them on. Going from 190/50 to 190/55 took more getting used to than going from 190/55 to 190/50.

[t-homo]

Originally Posted by jtemple

I ran through one Dunlop Qualifier in 190/50. The only thing I really noticed was it seemed to lean slower. A 190/55 Pilot Power 2CT felt "tippy" in comparison when I put them on. Going from 190/50 to 190/55 took more getting used to than going from 190/55 to 190/50.

I love the quick turn in of the 55s.


Smileyman, we still need to meet up some weekend.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by t-rock

I love the quick turn in of the 55s.

Me too! I love the way Pilot Powers turn in, it just took a little adjusting to, going from a 50 to a 55. If I replace my current set with another set of PP 2CTs, It won't be as dramatic.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Softer tires are good at covering the mistakes of ham-fisted riders who aren't smooth with the throttle in turns

They help... still scared the crap out of myself on the Buell at the track once the tires got really hot. I've since gotten better at throttle smoothness, still far from perfect.

Originally Posted by jtemple

I ran through one Dunlop Qualifier in 190/50. The only thing I really noticed was it seemed to lean slower. A 190/55 Pilot Power 2CT felt "tippy" in comparison when I put them on. Going from 190/50 to 190/55 took more getting used to than going from 190/55 to 190/50.

Originally Posted by jtemple

Me too! I love the way Pilot Powers turn in, it just took a little adjusting to, going from a 50 to a 55. If I replace my current set with another set of PP 2CTs, It won't be as dramatic.

I dislike the tippyness of the PP's when I first put them on the Buell. Aggressive geometry and PP's profile not the best for street riding. After about a thousand miles of slab riding they were more manageable.
I really liked the overall feel of the Corsa III's, but didn't like the lack of wear.

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by t-rock

I love the quick turn in of the 55s.


Smileyman, we still need to meet up some weekend.

This next weekend would be cool, Fayetteville's Bikes, Blues, N BBQ. The wkend of Oct 3 the Zx10 boys will be in Harrison. I was hoping to run one day with them and Me and a bud were looking at some lower MO for sometime soon...

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by Sean

That was a 190/50, I run a 190/55, any idea how the height compares? I do wonder about the profile but I haven't noticed any noticeable change in handling. I'm still not using all the tread, but considering a friend highsided because he ran out of tire and broke his collarbone this past weekend, I'm fine with that.

Run outta tire? or run outta talent? Not trying to be a dick but you can ride over any tires capability...

[Sean]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Run outta tire? or run outta talent? Not trying to be a dick but you can ride over any tires capability...

He rolled over the edge of the tire onto it's side.