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08-28-2007, 11:22 AM
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Track Day Rider
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Tire size difference?
So I blew out my back tire and am trying to get a new one. It comes stock with a 190/55 ZR17, but this tire size has been impossible to find. I've called around to several dealerships and no one has it. A couple recommended just putting a 190/50 ZR17 on it. But the idea of not having a rear tire that isn't matched up to Kawi's specs or the front tire send up red flags in my mind. Am I being ridiculous or should I just suit up the 190/50?
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08-28-2007, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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I think most people that use the 55 like it a lot better. I haven't used it. I generally stick to what the manufacturer sets the bike up for. They know what they're doing but if done right changing to a different tire size is no big deal and you might even like it better.
Also check online...I know Zig just picked up a Dunlop in the 55 profile.
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08-28-2007, 11:30 AM
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Champion Rider
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Florida
Bike: 2006 Black ZX-10R
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I ran th 190/50, can't really tell any difference. If you are screaming all out on the track, well that will be a different story. Peace 
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08-28-2007, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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I actually prefer the 50 on the street. it seems to settle the bike down more on imperfect corners. On the track, the 55 is no doubt the way to go.
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08-28-2007, 11:39 AM
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La Flama Blanca
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA
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I like the 55 much better, and I ride 100% street, hell I am trying some 190/60 GPs on Blue Max and I am loving them so far, much more flickable and falls into the corner real smooth.
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08-28-2007, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NY/NJ/NC
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200/50 pilot
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08-28-2007, 11:26 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: NV
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I have had the non oem Q's on ie 190/50, 120/70 on the streets since August (last year for the ninnies). The front is lowered 10mm and readjusted the suspension. I do not ride hard on the streets, but it works well.
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Last edited by Dragone; 08-28-2007 at 11:28 PM.
Reason: Ninny specification
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08-28-2007, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS
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If for the street you will be fine with the 190-50. Actually "Fast Bikes mag" recommends using this tyre size to improve the feel of the bike. I myself have not tried it yet.
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08-29-2007, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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On the 06/07 was 55 the stock size?
On the 04/05 I'm sure 50 is the stock size.
Right?!?!
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08-29-2007, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Arlington, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by themightymezzo
On the 06/07 was 55 the stock size?
On the 04/05 I'm sure 50 is the stock size.
Right?!?!
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