General Motorcycle Discussion Have some questions or information about riding that is not tech? Here you go!

tire size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 02:56 AM
  #1  
scott200sx's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1
From: apache juction,AZ
Default tire size

hello everyone,i'm in need of a new tire and not sure what size to go with.i have a stock 00 zx7r with a slip on pipe. i ride it to and from work but also enjoy taking it out on the weekends and RIDING IT.i have a 190/50r17 but was thinking of going to a 180/55r17 what do you guy's think. thanks
 
Old Jun 23, 2010 | 05:33 AM
  #2  
Dragone#19's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 18,288
From: The Silver State
1st Gear Member
Default

Welcome to KF

I am thinking the 180/55/17 for better handling with a stock wheelbase and suspension to go with the appropriate sized front tire. (if that is the case of course)
 
Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:27 PM
  #3  
klx678's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 4,650
From: Delaware, Ohio
1st Gear Member
Default

I agree, the 185 will ever so slightly quicken turn in and possibly put more contact patch on the road too.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Stashu
KLX 250S
8
Nov 17, 2011 02:20 AM
doug1
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds
0
Dec 31, 2010 05:13 PM
steve10
KLX 250S
2
Apr 17, 2008 03:56 PM
fireroad
KLX 250S
11
Jul 13, 2007 09:16 AM
ntence
Ninja ZX-6R & ZX-6RR
1
Apr 24, 2005 04:42 AM




All times are GMT. The time now is 06:23 PM.