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Old 05-08-2008, 01:17 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071 View Post
190 refers to the rear tire width in mm's. A 190 is slightly wider than a 180. I'd say keep the 190. A 180 will give you quicker handling at the expense of some traction, you need traction more than handling on that bike. At least for now.

The explanation of the rest of the code:

190/50/ZR17

190 is tire width,
50 is aspect ratio at max lean
ZR is speed rating
17 is rim size.
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Originally Posted by t-rock View Post
Yeah, i knew what it meant as far as size. Just wondering if one was better than the other or what.


I figured you did, I just wanted to illustrate why I thought a 190 would be better. Rather than just posting "Keep the 190"
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