Tyre Depth (55/50)

jltownshend · Post by **jltownshend** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:23 pm

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

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:22 pm

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.

jltownshend · Post by **jltownshend** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:12 pm

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

PBBoxer · Post by **PBBoxer** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:20 pm

Then by definition your speedo will read quicker

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:04 am

It will give your insurance an excuse not to pay out in the event of a catastrophe

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Tyre Depth (55/50)

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