I strongly prefer the 190/50 over the 180/55...

 

Try a 190/55/17 for improved turn in and contact patch.

Ride safe.

 

Thanks :thumbup

 

Basically 190 will result in a little bit slower turn in, but higher stability in the corners, and more high speed stability. 180 is quicker to turn in but not as planted in a high speed corner. Hope that helps.

 

I agree with this except the part about the 180 not being as planted in high speed corners, i have never had that problem. But I don't race. I 've done 2 track days on a 180 and imo the bike feels better on a 180. A lot lighter and quicker feeling to me.

 

also affects tyre/ride height at the back and shape

love the 55 rear, makes the bike turn in so easy.....

 

Looks interesting, I wonder how accurate the chart is though

 

ok well i kinda know what tires i want now, 190/55/17-120/70/17, but i was wondering what the difference was between 208 series and 218. someone asked me what mine were and i had no idea. i dont no if that even matters

more importantly...i am going to the track sept 3rd. i have stock tires with maybe 40% tread left in the middle and 60% on the sides (roughly). are these tires going to hold me. i did my first track day on them and they were fine, but it was a hot day and i only started really leaning at the end of the day. i was scraping knee towards the end and i am finally getting the hang of leaning the bike. will my tires hold me, or do i need softer newer tires. i am still a novice rider so im assuming i can hold off until the next track day but i want to make sure incase my tires might giveway.

 

well i install 190/55 pilot power regulars and the bike feels a lot better in the corners a little MM to erase the arrow and michelin cartoon :rock in the steet i don't test in the track ,becuase we don't have a date for race
Thanks Guys for the help.

Santos

 

Will a 200 rear tire fit on a stock 04 R1? Is it a good or bad idea for a 200 tire or should just stick with the 190 rear??? Any input

 

front tire size

190if i am going to run a 190/55/17 rear what size front should i run or is it going to matter... right now i sit on 190/50/17 rear and 120/65or70/17 dont remember for sure... thanks guys and ride safe

 

190if i am going to run a 190/55/17 rear what size front should i run or is it going to matter... right now i sit on 190/50/17 rear and 120/65or70/17 dont remember for sure... thanks guys and ride safe

Read a few post above.:hammer:

Nivlac10,
LINK80Reid is absolutely correct. Once you start racing you'll see the difference for sure!:riding

 

very accurate it is done on a program.

 

Hey i have a dunlop sportmax in the front and was wondering if it would be ok to put a qualifier on the back i kno you dont wanna mix tires but they are both dunlop and both the 208 series so would it matter? i was gonna get a 190/50 the front is 120/70 thx for the input!

 

I run a 180 supercorsa on my r1, i went down from a 190 and find that the 180 handles much better for me...quicker turn in, i never have had an issue with contact patch with it either.

Jarrett

 

I run a 180 supercorsa on my r1, i went down from a 190 and find that the 180 handles much better for me...quicker turn in, i never have had an issue with contact patch with it either.

Jarrett

190/ what, 50 or 55?

 

180 55, my fault

 

He is asking did you switch from a 190/60 or a 190/55 or a 190/50 to the 180/55

 

I like race tires but the best handling I've had is with a 190/60, I've used the 55 and 50 but the taller profile makes the thing turn very fast. You don't need to use 180s anymore because they make taller 190s that work much better. Just make sure to adjust the geometry to compensate.

 

I've run 180/55, 190/50, 190/55, and am currently on a 195/60 slick and I wouldn't mount a tire lower than a 190/55 ever again on my R1.

 

Ok i am an idiot and I apologize to everyone for not paying attention. The tire I went from was a 190 50. I have never tried the 60

 

Street or Track ?

190/55-17 is the tallest for the street