Benefits of a 190

[matt1966]

Hi all
Got my Storm a few weeks ago, when I bought it, it was fitted with a 190 Maxxis on the rear. Are there any benefits to this wider section tyre, any views on this.
Matt.

[Jbrebel]

Can of worms this one...

Personally I'd say no. Never really see the point or benefit (apart from showing off at the pub) of fitting an oversized tyre to a bike/rim specified to run a smaller/certain section tyre. You’re just going to alter the profile of the tyre and handling characteristics of the bike in a more negative way imo. I know some lads who track there bikes argue differently.

Personally, I just stick to what it says on the tin I know some lads who used to run a smaller sections (180) on there TL's but that's because it benefited the handling and many found the Suzuki did'nt suit a 190. Even though it ran a 6 inch rim. That said, I had a 190 on my TL and it used to catch the chain slightly...

The choice is yours

[benny hedges]

dunno if others will agree, but imo the benefit of fitting a wider tyre is it looks better.
i've always felt better cornering with a narrower rear tyre tbh, definately wants to lean in quicker with less effort with the smaller radius tyre.
matter of opinion i spose.

[matt1966]

Ok I think when the time comes I will be putting 180 on. BTW I asked a mate if he could think of reason why someone would put on a 190 all he said was he probably had a small chipolata lol. Thanks for the input

[mik_str]

I tried a 190/50 on the stock 5.5 inch rim and did not care for what it did to the handling (slowed it down mid-corner). However, I have a 6 inch PVM rear rim on now (actually, it will be back on again very soon as it is getitng some attention at thte moment) and I will be mounting a 190/55 to see how it works.

For the stock rim, get a 180, it handles better, costs less, and is lighter to boot.

cheers