200 series tire

Amber Lamps · 05-15-2008, 04:50 PM

Ok I know I'll probably get some crap for this but try to keep an open mind...
I've been thinking about replacing my tire with a 200/50-17. I have several reasons for this;
1. appearance- I like the look of the wider tire
2. performance- in '05/'06 Corser and most of the WSB guys on GSXRs ran 200s at most tracks. Claimed better traction,control,etc.
3. environment- the area I'm living in now doesn't have alot of tight twisty roads but LOADS of long sweeping corners.
4. cost- I can get a Pirelli Diablo installed for $150 in the 200 size.
5. fun- I enjoy trying new things. Maybe I'll love it or maybe I'll hate it.
6. temporary- The way I ride,it'll only be on the bike for 2 months max anyway so why not? Then I'll buy the Rosso's!

7. resale- Around here I could sell the tire in 10 min to some kid with a stretched 600 if I hate it. Heck,Shinko tires are the ones to have around these parts!

The dealership has a roomful...

Ok,I'm ready for my beating now...

05-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	200 series tire Ok I know I'll probably get some crap for this but try to keep an open mind... I've been thinking about replacing my tire with a 200/50-17. I have several reasons for this; 1. appearance- I like the look of the wider tire 2. performance- in '05/'06 Corser and most of the WSB guys on GSXRs ran 200s at most tracks. Claimed better traction,control,etc. 3. environment- the area I'm living in now doesn't have alot of tight twisty roads but LOADS of long sweeping corners. 4. cost- I can get a Pirelli Diablo installed for $150 in the 200 size. 5. fun- I enjoy trying new things. Maybe I'll love it or maybe I'll hate it. 6. temporary- The way I ride,it'll only be on the bike for 2 months max anyway so why not? Then I'll buy the Rosso's! 7. resale- Around here I could sell the tire in 10 min to some kid with a stretched 600 if I hate it. Heck,Shinko tires are the ones to have around these parts! The dealership has a roomful... Ok,I'm ready for my beating now...