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D-Rider · #31 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 8:51 am

blinkey501 wrote:
plasticpig72 wrote:I have dunlop qualifiers and I rate them. I will change to a 190 on the rear when mines read to be replaced, based on a friends recommendation who said his rode better still.
Make sure its a 190/55

Though, be aware that not all tyres are the same and some 190 section tyres are wider than others .... some have been known to rub on the chain .....

If you go for a 190, then choose a brand that is known to work OK (and I can't tell you which as I've always used a 180 section)

zoidberg · #32 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 8:59 am

What is the benefit of fitting a wider tyre?

D-Rider · #33 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:33 am

It's wider.

Wider tyre, same rim = steeper profile.

Other than that, I can't help as I've always used 180s.

BTW a 190 will have an effect on speedo accuracy as the rolling radius will be greater. It will under-read a bit. Just worth being aware as you rumble past those pesky cameras.

zoidberg · #34 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:14 am

So more grip at lean? I like that idea.

tommy · #35 Post by **tommy** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:27 pm

If its any help, ive got a 190/55 on my rear.
Michelin Pilot Road 2 - loads of clearance between chain

Doesnt affect speedo as much as you think
Worth the extra couple of quid in my opinion

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tireca ... -190-55r17

#36 Post by **mangocrazy** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:20 pm

I fitted a set of Dunlop SportSmarts last year, rear is 190/55 section. The Sportsmarts are a great tyre anyway, but the 190/55 section definitely gives a feeling of more grip when on the power out of a corner. The only downside is that the increased profile height meant it fouled my NWS hugger, whereas a 180/55 section worked fine with it.

The hugger has been removed; the 190/55 has stayed fitted...

NickyT · #37 Post by **NickyT** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:45 pm

I've got Sportsmarts on my Falco, which replaced the Roadsmarts that were on there when I got it.

The Sportsmarts are easily the best tyres I have ever used and are better than the Metzeler Sportec M5s that were fitted to my previous bike (a GSX-R1000 K6). Both are in the PB test.

I've only done one track day on the Falco so far, in May at Snett. The Dunlops were faultless at my pace. Doing Cadwell in a few weeks' time, too.

On a separate note I was surprised at the amount of ground clearance the Falco has. I know it's a tall bike but flipping heck you can get it over so low before anything touches down. Wore my sliders to atoms

Aladinsaneuk · #38 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:55 pm

it can get low enough to be used as a strimmer..... especially at Mallory Park...

#39 Post by **mangocrazy** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:08 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:it can get low enough, especially at Mallory Park...

But not by you, Pete...

Aladinsaneuk · #40 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:09 pm

Lord no

I stay on the track