So I have a tire laying around for my 600rr but I need one for my 06 1000rr. I am low on cash and I was wondering if a 180/55 zr 17 will fit? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
No problems with it at all. My friends with RC51's do it all the time. The tires are cheaper and it really doesn't have enough power to justify putting up the money for a 190/55.
While it will fit it won't be right.....will do in a pinch
The 180/55 was designed for a 5.5" wide rim (you have a 6" rim)
Mounting on a 6" rim will make the profile of the tire different
It will be shorter in overall height, lowering the rear of the bike, transfering weight aft, & increasing the fork rake
In other words it will make the bike handle differently (slower steering)
Just like a 190/55 instead of the stock 190/50 will make the bike turn quicker, a 180/55 will have the reverse affect....will make the bike turn in slower than even the stock 190/50
Hope this helps you
Maybe you can find a correct size used tire on craigslist ???
The difference in a new 180/55 and a 190/55 is only about $20 as I recall
Better to get the 190
Web search tire price example on Michelin Pilot Powers:
$110.99 180/55ZR-17 rear
$129.99 190/50ZR-17 rear
$129.99 190/55ZR-17 rear
Heck....Just call Brad & see what he can get you one for
he may have some other ideas for you too
BTW .....I did a search on "180/55" and did not turn up any threads specifically addressing the topic.
Must be buried in another thread
CBRaceRR - got a link for an old man to read?
I'd be interested in seeing what was said
I had a 180/55 meant for my R6 put on my 1K and it was fine. I wore it down quick and went back to a 190/55 just felt better. Like Dawg said save the extra $20 and get the 190
Thread resurrection but anyone know the approximate weight difference of 180/55/17 vs 190/50/17 vs 190/55/17? (I did search) mumy has a great promo, set of Battleax S21s for $150 shipped in the 180 size.
Trust me brother when I tell you the weight difference is 100% negligible between any of them when it comes to street tires.
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