Tires help/suggestions

[cdc]

This is true, however, the 1098 runs on a 190/55 tire, not 50. Re-do the math.

If you want your bike to turn in quicker, raise the rear and/or drop the front. Also tire pressure is important.

Fixed it for you Scott.

I believe Chris has a Monster and Patrick's 999 uses a 190/50/17.  I was referring to a comparison between a 190/50/17 tire which is stock on a 999 and a 180/55/17 which is the common replacement.  My 916 came with a 190/50/17 and now has a 180/55/17.  And with the Ohlins internals, the compression is good and the rebound is good too, thank you.

Good to know the 1098 uses a 190/55/17 which makes it a taller tire, all things being equal. 

Disclaimer:  All manufacturers may have different actual circumferences/height/weight to their tires vs other manufacturers of the same class of tires.  Sporttouring tires may have more thread and be taller/heavier relative to Sport or Supersport or DOT legal "racing tires/semi slick" (Pirelli supercorsa which are stock on the uber fancy 1098). 

I read of a guy who weighed his tires to get the lightest tire in the class of tires he was considering.  Since the bulk of the weight of the tire is away from the hub, it's effect on the handling, gyroscopic/centrifugal force is considerable. 

BTW, I am making this all up as I go along so have fun with it.

cdc

[♣ McKraut ♣]

yeah, i mean, that's 5 more.

i have a new pirelli diablo rosso 180/55/17 that i probably won't be needing for some time, if anyone is interested.  i'll sell it for a bit less than it costs to buy from cyclegear.

[Duc L'Smart]

Thanks, ***. Going from a 190/50 to a 180/55 looks like it would increase rear ride height, & therefore angle of attack [moto]

[Duc L'Smart]

yeah, i mean, that's 5 more.

Mine goes to 11 

[never2loud]

Guys, guys, guys... Just buy a new $#@&ing tire already - it's like getting a brand new bike every time   

[Duc L'Smart]

it's like getting a brand new bike every time   

I've got a new bike [moto]

[never2loud]

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