Rear Tire 180-190 2005 ZX-6R
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09-20-2007 | 02:29 PM
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Rear Tire 180-190 2005 ZX-6R
I have a 2005 ZX-6R. I have factory rims on the bike. I have two questions. 1.) Will the 190 fit the factory rim? 2.) If it fits the rim will it clear the chain? It looks to me that the chain/chain guard would be really close the tire. I was just wondering if anyone has done this?
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09-20-2007 | 04:08 PM
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RE: Rear Tire 180-190 2005 ZX-6R
Even if it fit and I have seen people do it on 5.5 X 17" wheels, the 190 will slow the steering down too much and makeyour bike handle sluggish.
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09-25-2007 | 06:43 PM
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RE: Rear Tire 180-190 2005 ZX-6R
Read this to understand why you shouldn't put a 190 tire on a rim meant for a 180.
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...206_tire_size/
"Effectively, the wider tire will give more rake and trail when the bike is vertical, while keeping close to the original geometry when the bike is leaned over. Accounting for one (by changing ride height) will unduly affect the other."
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...206_tire_size/
"Effectively, the wider tire will give more rake and trail when the bike is vertical, while keeping close to the original geometry when the bike is leaned over. Accounting for one (by changing ride height) will unduly affect the other."
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09-25-2007 | 07:21 PM
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RE: Rear Tire 180-190 2005 ZX-6R
welcome to KF Ian.
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Read this to understand why you shouldn't put a 190 tire on a rim meant for a 180.
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...206_tire_size/
"Effectively, the wider tire will give more rake and trail when the bike is vertical, while keeping close to the original geometry when the bike is leaned over. Accounting for one (by changing ride height) will unduly affect the other."
Read this to understand why you shouldn't put a 190 tire on a rim meant for a 180.
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...206_tire_size/
"Effectively, the wider tire will give more rake and trail when the bike is vertical, while keeping close to the original geometry when the bike is leaned over. Accounting for one (by changing ride height) will unduly affect the other."
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