Thread: 180 or 190
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Old 05-08-2008, 09:51 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by Rider View Post
I still dont buy it. 180 sidewall height is 4mm taller. A 190 on a 5.5 rin versus a 6.0 rim wont change the height of the time by much at all. If anything they are probably closer to the same but the 190 won't be taller. Do the geometrical math. As a matter of fact my buddy here ar work has a 190 on his RC. I'll measure it today and compare to my bike and I'll let you know.
The 600 wheel is more narrow. It will push the center of the tire up more because the sidewalls are closer to gether. Creates HUGE contact patches for the 600 and 750 riders.

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Originally Posted by z06boy View Post
I believe my stock R1 has a 50...not a 55. My R6 has a 55 but in 180 of course.
Like I said, I could be wrong.

It is a 50 on your R1.
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