180 vs 190

[Mangoat]

Time to put some new rubber on my bike. What are the pros and cons of 180 vs 190? Besides having a bigger footprint.

OEM size for my bike is 190/50/17 with a 180/55/17 alternative.

 

[Shaggy]

Wait for it...

 

[hitman5532]

stay with stock geometry

 

[Hooli]

 

[Toe]

Its all about 190/55

 

[#1Freak]

hello! if you use the search feature, there is a ton of info as this question has been asked before. if that doesn't work fo ryou you can give me a cll and i will give you all the info you need

Brian
408-499-8513

 

[hitman5532]

hahaaa

 

[elskipador]

get a 190/55-17, the 190/50-17 your bike turns like a brick, the 55 profile is way better.

 

[stevet]

my mille came with at 190, after a bit I switched to a 180.....seems the bike turns/handles a bit better......

go to www.apriliaforum.com and do a search ..

 

[Holeshot]

Call Brian. Shawn knows alot about the Dunlop product as well, as he fits much of the AFM stuff AND AMA stuff at the races.

The big question is: which tire.

Call Brian...you won't be bummed.

 

[SpikedLemon]

my mille came with at 190, after a bit I switched to a 180.....seems the bike turns/handles a bit better......

Also cheaper... Which is another reason why I like the 180.

 

[2nsane]

screw the 190-180 debate. get a take off and try it and see if you even like the feel of a 180 before dropping coin on a brand new one. then decide if you like it. That is what I was going to do for my next Track day. problem is my bike is destroyed so no next track day.

 

[mototireguy]

For bikes with a rear 6x17" rim that come stock with a 190/50/17 size tire...

The taller sidewall on the new/optional 190/55/17 and 190/60/17 size tires give you the quicker turn feeling that 180/55/17 size tire provides.

180's are less expensive than 190's and can be used on 6" rims.