| Author | Message | ||
     Xbmacon |
I bought me 9R with conti sport attacks 190/55/17. I am buying a new rear sport attack but going back to the stock 180/55/17. Since I have never road the bike with stock size, what differences should I expect? | ||
| Boliver |
With new tires allow yourself a few miles to get used to it but there really shouldn't be a big difference unless the 190 was worn out.I just put Pirelli Diablo Strada(Sport/touring) tires on my bike and I love them.My first set was Dunlop's(ok) second was Bridgestone Battlax Bt-21(Front wears out first).If you are not a knee dragger don't waste your money on full sport tires.The sport touring types give you double milage of a straight sport tire. Just my two cents,I hope it helped.Peace and Grease,Lesley | ||
| Xbmacon |
well the 190 was worn out from the beginning. I no where near a knee dragger, but the front tire is still good and I am getting the "sport attack" for $110. Cant change the front one right now and Can't pass it up. | ||
| Timn |
Going back to the stock size is the right move. It will turn easier. Wide tires may look good on the back, but hurt your cornering performance. I have Conti road attacks and really like them. MIke | ||
| Nillaice |
the 190 tire squeezed onto a 180 rim would make a more arched tire profile, so wouldn't that help make turning easier? would the bike want to fall into the turn ... more than before? i dunno, that's why i'm askin' hope some of us with experience on both 180, and 190 will chime in and put an end to my speculation. | ||
| Mr2shim |
nillaice, here you go. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/406 2/387614.html |
