Larger rear tire?

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  1. jetdoc

    jetdoc New Member

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    Hey there: I am going to instal new tires tomorrow, on my 2007. Any thoughts on installing a 190 on the back instead of the 180? I think it will fit on the rim. Anhy comments on handling possibilities? The 180 handles great, don't want to mess that up.
    Cheers
    John.
     
    jetdoc, Jan 23, 2011
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    then leave it......why ruin a good thing...........
     
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    Just leave the 180 back there. The only thing a 190 will do is make the turn in slower due to the flatter profile.
     
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    Bro, Install the correct tire specifications for your 6th Gen. You don't want to buy a size 12 shoes if your size 9.
     
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    Installed 190 by mistake on my ex 5th gen.like BWeiss said,slower turn,looks good but that is all...
     
    DAN-SLO, Jan 24, 2011
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    The 180 is perfect and I would not mess with a sure thing.
     
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    Like evryone said, Strongly not recommended.
     
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    move to a 170 for a real treat, speeds up steering...
     
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    I had this urge when I had my VTX1800. I went from 180 to 200 and shorter shocks.
    Bike got so bad that I was afraid to turn it in a small turns. It would dive into the turn after certain point and you will have to muscle it into the turns.
    Cost me almost a grand to change the bike to 200 and I could not deal with it, that said it force me to get VFR and I am happy with it.
    Gino
     
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  10. jetdoc

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    Thanks everyone! Good advice. I took it. Installed a pair of bt 016's today. Cycle gear has them on sale for 200 for the pair
    Cheers
    John
     
    jetdoc, Jan 24, 2011
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