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Tyre Depth (55/50)
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:23 pm
by jltownshend
I have been offered a 50 rather than 55 rear.
Other than lowering the bike, any thoughts on pros/cons?
Thanks,
John
PS. FWIW, it's not actually for the 11S
Re: Tyre Depth (55/50)
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:22 pm
by Jason M
jltownshend wrote:I have been offered a 50 rather than 55 rear.
Other than lowering the bike, any thoughts on pros/cons?
Thanks,
John
PS. FWIW, it's not actually for the 11S
It'll obviously change the gearing too (I'm assuming the width is the same?). If it's for knocking about on and just wearing out then I reckon it'll be fine but when I fitted a 180 instead of the 170 on the 4.5 rim I was quite surprised about the (detrimental!) effect on the handling.
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:12 pm
by jltownshend
I hadn't thought of that...though I knew it would change the speedo.
It's a 190/50 instead of a 190/55.
Thanks,
John
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:20 pm
by PBBoxer
Then by definition your speedo will read quicker
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:04 am
by boxerpan
It will give your insurance an excuse not to pay out in the event of a catastrophe