tyre question

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

how much does a 55 profile tyre lift a bike up compared to a 50 profile ??

[bladerunner 0]

depends if its 180 or 190, its 50% or 55% of the tyre width so a 190 50 would be 95mm from the outer edge to the rim and a 190 55 would be 104.5mm. Its enough to make a difference to the feel of how the bike turns in and also it will alter your speedo reading slightly. another thing to watch for is the sidestand length, if you put a taller tyre on the bike will lean over more on the sidestand.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

my bike had a stock rear on 200/50 but because of tyre choice and recommendation about tipping in corners quicker , I put a 190/55 on last time , how much did this lift the bike do you think ??

[dick65 0]

my Ace takes a 180/55 rear but ive no idea m8

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@dick65 wrote:

my Ace takes a 180/55 rear but ive no idea m8

 anyway m8

[haveugot1 0]

Ask stue!

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@haveugot1 wrote:

Ask stue!

stue who ? does he still come on here ? 

[smilinjack 0]

About 4mm Dave

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@smilinjack wrote:

About 4mm Dave

thanks m8 , that is what i had read so that confirm it , 

[Stue11 0]

Sorry guys  didnt look close enough earrlier  wifeys got me doing jobs around home 

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Stue11 wrote:

Sorry guys  didnt look close enough earrlier  wifeys got me doing jobs around home 

  

[ptolemyx 0]

I could bore you senseless with tyre technology Dave but I won't. Get taller boots!!!!! (wicked smile pic)

Old and Disgraceful (racer pic, racer pic, racer pic)




Where's the smileys gone???????

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

just done 250 mile with a 190/50 tyre and the front dropped 10mm , feels good

[Grumpyowl 0]

That was a long test ride .

Was that solo or with a co pilot ?

Does this mean your not lowering it now with the 50 profile or is this with the lowering kit ?

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Grumpyowl wrote:

That was a long test ride .

Was that solo or with a co pilot ?

Does this mean your not lowering it now with the 50 profile or is this with the lowering kit ?

on my own , and at the moment the lowering kit is fitted but at the standard position, will see what happens when i fit the new spring , i may have to alter it then

[Grumpyowl 0]

Good job there was no damage on the bike to pay for.

New tyre
New spring
Lowering kit

You've spent some Wonga.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Grumpyowl wrote:

Good job there was no damage on the bike to pay for.

New tyre
New spring
Lowering kit

You've spent some Wonga.

tell me about it , but the tyre was needed any way

[Chadatious 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@Grumpyowl wrote:

Good job there was no damage on the bike to pay for.

New tyre
New spring
Lowering kit

You've spent some Wonga.

tell me about it , but the tyre was needed any way

you seem to eat tyres lol.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Chadatious wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@Grumpyowl wrote:

Good job there was no damage on the bike to pay for.

New tyre
New spring
Lowering kit

You've spent some Wonga.

tell me about it , but the tyre was needed any way

you seem to eat tyres lol.

done 6000 on this rear i have just changed

[Tony nitrous 0]

You've gone from a taller than stock tyre
to a tyre of similar shape to stock but smaller
in width and height.

Not a huge amount and fine on a 6" rim still.

You should notice a slight difference in straight line
stability and its eagerness to turn into corners
or maybe a lack of.

The downside is most folk who change tyre sizes do it
changing from old familiar worn out tyres to something
that is new in both size and wear and maybe type
so its hard to get a balanced opinion....

..... if any of that makes sense ?

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Tony nitrous wrote:

You've gone from a taller than stock tyre
to a tyre of similar shape to stock but smaller
in width and height.

Not a huge amount and fine on a 6" rim still.

You should notice a slight difference in straight line
stability and its eagerness to turn into corners
or maybe a lack of.

The downside is most folk who change tyre sizes do it
changing from old familiar worn out tyres to something
that is new in both size and wear and maybe type
so its hard to get a balanced opinion....

..... if any of that makes sense ?

makes a lot of sense Tony , i have also lowered the front a little too