Dude you have a 20inch wheel ? ? ? . . . oh damn ! ! ! . . .otherwise if it's a 190/55/17 it'll fit but will be a tight one at that. A 5.5 inch wide wheel is most optimal for a 190 tyre. . . . .
190 Profile Tire
What is the largest tire that I can put on a 2003 600rr? I want a 190 on my 600...will a 190/55/20 fit?
If you know of anyone who has done this...please post up.
Just thinking that my rear hugger will hit a 190 profile tire.
If you know of anyone who has done this...please post up.
Just thinking that my rear hugger will hit a 190 profile tire.
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Do a search. This topic has been discussed to death on this forum.
i'll save you the search!!! Don't do it! thats what your gonna find when you search this.
yes it fits....NO you shouldnt do it!
yes it fits....NO you shouldnt do it!
I agree, don't do it, it will just affect the handling and the bike was designed to run w/a 180.
Thanks for the info. guys!
As far as the handling...I'm used to racing with an RC51 and the 190 is what I'm used to for lean angles...would I really lose that much handling on the 600rr going to a 190?
As far as the handling...I'm used to racing with an RC51 and the 190 is what I'm used to for lean angles...would I really lose that much handling on the 600rr going to a 190?
I too have a Rc51 and am going through the exact same thing right now... I have 2 sets of dunlops the 190's and everyone here says to run 180's???
i put a 190 on my RR and it sucks! a 190 tires is made for a 6" rim and the 180 is made for the 5.5" not only are you squeezing it on, the side treads of a 190 doesnt completely make contact during extreme leans due to being squeezed on futher then its original location. plus, on low speeds turns become more harsh making it dangerous and on high speeds you have to put more effort into a turn then you would a 180. all in all dont do it! my riding experience with a 190 sucked.
I went from the stock 190s to 180s on my 1KRR... have to say I like it much better.HRCryder said:I too have a Rc51 and am going through the exact same thing right now... I have 2 sets of dunlops the 190's and everyone here says to run 180's???
All the racers i talked to said they havent seen a 600rr on the track with a 180 on it ever.... So i take it everyone on the track is running the 190?... even though it may not be suitable for the street... My bike is just a Track bike anyhow... any racers wanna chim in here
I think BigTuna runs a 190 on his 600.(if my memory is working, I searched this a while back) Maybe he'll chime in or you can shoot him a pm to get his take on it.
These "racers" are likely using 190/60s on the track, which has different handling characteristics than a 190/55 which you would buy off the shelf at cycle gear.HRCryder said:All the racers i talked to said they havent seen a 600rr on the track with a 180 on it ever.... So i take it everyone on the track is running the 190?... even though it may not be suitable for the street... My bike is just a Track bike anyhow... any racers wanna chim in here
not only the 190 heavier, it's too big for the 5.5 wheel. screws up the whole profile. probably would slow the bike down, anyway. stick with the 180 like MR. HONDA says. i think they know what they are doing.
I have some super sticky metzler racetechs 190/55 and some d209 190/60 I love em on my Rc so what the hell I'll try em on the Track 600rr if I don't like em its back to the 180 I got nothin to lose... but would like to hear from guys who do alot of track riding on this bike?
I know it may look good but god damn that thing will handle like a slug.
The stock tire for the RC51 is 190mm. It had a fatter rim.HRCryder said:I too have a Rc51 and am going through the exact same thing right now... I have 2 sets of dunlops the 190's and everyone here says to run 180's???
the 190/60 works great when set up properly. I even run a 195/70 slick and my personal best times have been with the 190/60 and 195/70.
read
http://www.clubracer.net/forum/showthread.php?t=849
Clarkie is a former Aprilia Cup National Champ, here is what he has to say about the 190 on a 600. (btw, he is the one that suggested I try it while racing at Loudon and he and GMD helped me set up the bike and he is right)
read
http://www.clubracer.net/forum/showthread.php?t=849
Clarkie is a former Aprilia Cup National Champ, here is what he has to say about the 190 on a 600. (btw, he is the one that suggested I try it while racing at Loudon and he and GMD helped me set up the bike and he is right)
Clarkie said:the 190 is a lot better tire and the biggest gains are mid corner grip, but there are a couple things you have to do.
1. make sure you dont have a 190/50-17, the profile is all wrong and will make the bike handle worse. You want the 190/55 (Pirelli/Michelin?) or 190/60
2. You have to set your chassis up for the taller tire, if you are running dunlops DO NOT lower your rideheight as they will tell you. this will flatten the swingarm, make the bike run wide and you will lose grip which is what you are after.
Find someone that knows something about chassis adjustment, i have seen tire tests and chassis changes which induce problems that have nothing to do with the tires.
Great i will be slapping on my set of metzler racetechs 190/55.. thanks for the great read
just remember you will need to make some ride height adjustmentsHRCryder said:Great i will be slapping on my set of metzler racetechs 190/55.. thanks for the great read
Sorry..have been off the boards for a while.
Thanks for all of the info...will be testing it out this April!
Thanks for all of the info...will be testing it out this April!
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