180 or 190

t-homo · 05-07-2008, 04:53 PM

From what it sounds like, most people seem to run 180 back tires right? On the 2000 R1, a 190 came stock, and that is what is on it now. Why the difference, does it change much, etc?

PhiSig1071 · 05-07-2008, 06:46 PM

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.

t-homo · 05-07-2008, 06:54 PM

Yeah, i knew what it meant as far as size. Just wondering if one was better than the other or what.

marko138 · 05-07-2008, 07:08 PM

I'd stick with what came stock, in this case the 190.

t-homo · 05-07-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

I'd stick with what came stock, in this case the 190.

fair enough. After looking at my buell's 120/60s16, That thing is absolutely massive.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-07-2008, 07:14 PM

i'd go w/ 180, personally

PhiSig1071 · 05-08-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-rock

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"

Mr Lefty · 05-08-2008, 01:24 AM

actually because the 180 is going on a wider rim it will flatten it out and increase the contact patch for straight line... but reduce the profile and give it reduce handeling... or in theory it should...

z06boy · 05-08-2008, 09:18 AM

Interesting conversaton and comparisons and all BUT since a 190/50 came on my R1 and a 180/55 came on my R6 that's what will stay on them...I'll just trust Yamaha got it right.

05-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#1
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	180 or 190 From what it sounds like, most people seem to run 180 back tires right? On the 2000 R1, a 190 came stock, and that is what is on it now. Why the difference, does it change much, etc?

05-07-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	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. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

05-07-2008, 06:54 PM	#3
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Yeah, i knew what it meant as far as size. Just wondering if one was better than the other or what.

05-07-2008, 07:14 PM	#6
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	i'd go w/ 180, personally

05-08-2008, 01:24 AM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	actually because the 180 is going on a wider rim it will flatten it out and increase the contact patch for straight line... but reduce the profile and give it reduce handeling... or in theory it should...

05-08-2008, 09:18 AM	#9
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Interesting conversaton and comparisons and all BUT since a 190/50 came on my R1 and a 180/55 came on my R6 that's what will stay on them...I'll just trust Yamaha got it right.