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Upsizing Rear Tire to 190/55 (w/ pics)
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<blockquote data-quote="carlson_mn" data-source="post: 1000035" data-attributes="member: 17400"><p>190/55 is becoming the new standard on many models, from the k1600 to the ss1000rr bmw uses it on both, along with most new sport bikes. The increased ride height on the rear as well as more aggressive profile of the 55 vs. 50 series should make up for any "slowness" because of the 190 width. (lol).</p><p></p><p>With the added weight of the tire and the additional cost of the tire over the 180/55, I doubt you'll get any savings back at the pump with the couple less revolutions per mile the rear tire is saving you... plus the Gen2 FJR doesn't need its overall gearing any taller than it is already IMHO, although I understand most everyone enjoying less rpms on the highway. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>A plus side is you will gain a smidgen more ground clearance. If prices come in line with the 180 I may try this size tire next.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="carlson_mn, post: 1000035, member: 17400"] 190/55 is becoming the new standard on many models, from the k1600 to the ss1000rr bmw uses it on both, along with most new sport bikes. The increased ride height on the rear as well as more aggressive profile of the 55 vs. 50 series should make up for any "slowness" because of the 190 width. (lol). With the added weight of the tire and the additional cost of the tire over the 180/55, I doubt you'll get any savings back at the pump with the couple less revolutions per mile the rear tire is saving you... plus the Gen2 FJR doesn't need its overall gearing any taller than it is already IMHO, although I understand most everyone enjoying less rpms on the highway. :) A plus side is you will gain a smidgen more ground clearance. If prices come in line with the 180 I may try this size tire next. [/QUOTE]
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