180 rear section?

theweeeman · Post by **theweeeman** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 9:34 am

HI ALL<

Can anyone tell me if a 190 rear will fit my storm, if so are there any benifits from fitting one or would it be better to stick with the 180?

RQ · Post by RQ » Mon Jul 12, 2004 10:23 am

Weeman, this topic has come up before, and at one stage I was even considering it. Have a scan back through the posts and you'll find many opinions. Me, I stuck with the 180 having read the rest!

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 10:25 am

Looking at your other post, I'd go for 190, might stop u fallin off

Alan

RQ · Post by RQ » Mon Jul 12, 2004 10:27 am

Heh heh, you might have something there!

theweeeman · Post by **theweeeman** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:22 am

ha,well my last off had something to do with hitting a kerb, not a balance issue, although i am a short butt, cheers for input, will check out previous post's for more advice.

warfox · Post by **warfox** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 11:59 pm

if it helps i just had a 190 fitte to mine 4 weeks ago went oki not noticed and better grip but ............. i know its 10mm wider

vtrick · Post by **vtrick** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:50 pm

I've tried the 190, and to be honest I found the bike worked better, with the 180 rear, turned better, (quicker). I tried the 190, to see if it would help, stability. but in the end the 180 was in my case a better tire...

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:07 pm

I Agree Vtrick
Did exactly the same on my RF900
Slowed flick ability, and when it was worn, ie flat on the bottom, it kept following all the cambers and white lines. Did give a little better grip coming out of corners but not enough to make it a "must" fitment. Didn't give any better mileage either.
Not that fussed for it really, shant bother trying it on the storm

Pete.l

theweeeman · Post by **theweeeman** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 1:46 pm

think i will see how i feel on next change of rubber, went to MFN and the ride felt sound enough so may stick at 180 yet, cheers for input........Oh and still upright at the mo (touch wood)

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 11:43 am

If you're old 180 tyre is fairly worn you'll probably not notice much difference when you put the new 190 on.

However, if you the go back to a 180 you'll be amazed at how quicker it turns.

The differences with a 190 are:
1. Looks fatter - big Richard syndrome!!

2. A bit more rubber on the road when leant over A BIT
3. Less rubber on the road when leant over a lot
4. May foul hugger

Overall you're better off sticking to the 180

Ben

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