Bigger Rear Tyre???

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  1. percymama

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    Hi Guys.

    Has anyone put a bigger size tyre on a Daytona 955i - I am using 190/50/17 as normal, but wondered if we can get something a bit bigger on the factory rims, just to fill out the back a little :cool:
     
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    I suppose you could try a 200/50/17 on the back but in all honesty I personally wouldn't as the 190 is more than enough for the ammount of power the bikes put down. Also the wider you go with a tyre the more work it is to get it over into a turn and most of the new sports bikes have gone to the 190/55/17 as they are not as wide.

    Best bet is speak to a decent tyre fitter before you do this as I am not sure wide you can go on this rim.

    Cheers

    Steve
     
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    Thanks Steve

    So whats the difference between 190/50/17 and the 190/55/17 just the profile I guess? and the costs perhaps?
     
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    55 is more rounded, quicker turn in.
     
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    Also more expensive :wink:
     
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