what size tire do you use?

[robfromsc]

trying to locate some good tire info in a single post. to get all the good info in one easy to understand place.

what size tire are we all using? what have you used? do you have a fav?

if your running a link, what size do you run?

[Redstar]

For track or for street?
For track the 190/55

[selfinfliction]

was running 180/55 cause of the price/availability but luckily just ran into 3 set sof michelin take offs 190/55-120/70's for $200 shipped on fleabay so i'll be rocking 190/55 all next year

[JBs_SP3]

190/55 with a DK link ... I adjusted the rear ride height down slightly. With 15/42 gearing it is a sweet setup.

[robfromsc]

Originally Posted by JBs_SP3

190/55 with a DK link ... I adjusted the rear ride height down slightly. With 15/42 gearing it is a sweet setup.

thats what im thinking of, ive got the kyle and have been thinking about running a 55 just to see, but didnt wanna make it all wacky

[robfromsc]

Originally Posted by Redstar

For track or for street?
For track the 190/55

i was thinking for either, im thinking that most of us ride kinda hard on the street atleast every once in a while.

[Cru Jones]

I run the 190/55 with my Mori link.

[onewheel]

I,ve got a brand new pilot power 190/55 I'm planniong on mounting for spring , have 190/50 now, and DK link. street only at this point do I need to make a few tweeks ?

[robfromsc]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I run the 190/55 with my Mori link.

with a stock length shock?

[watskooo]

190/50 Pirelli Diablo Rosso on my track only RC. I'll probably move to a more track oriented tire next time, but likely still a Pirelli 190/50. Not sure about a link, but he previous owner did mention the rear height was raised a little (5mm?).

[SupaDave]

I run 190/55 for street and track with an added 5mm spacer.I use the CT2's for street and BT002's for track.

[loridin64]

i recently came into a great deal on a 180/55 Power so thats what ive been running. i dont think id ever do it again.
Much prefer a 190/55

[Smokngun]

180/55 Power Race takeoff's, suspension ALL stock. The 180 turns in better than the 190 did but the only 190/50 I ever had was the OEM Dunlop. Been running free takeoffs ever since. I only ride street though, and not that agressive (moderate pace is pretty much my limit on the street).

[robfromsc]

Originally Posted by loridin64

i recently came into a great deal on a 180/55 Power so thats what ive been running. i dont think id ever do it again.
Much prefer a 190/55

what did you feel the differences between the 190 55 and the 180 55?

[selfinfliction]

noob question... if we put on a 190/55 do we need a rear link or can i just lower it a bit?

[SupaDave]

Originally Posted by selfinfliction

noob question... if we put on a 190/55 do we need a rear link or can i just lower it a bit?

First off a rear link would raise your ride in the back.Second running a 55 makes for better turn in but they cost a little more then the 50's.If you want a little bit more turn in then go with the rear spacer like I did and have someone who knows suspension and raise the rear and front along with the 55 tire handling was night and day difference and was cheaper then getting a link.Just my

[selfinfliction]

Originally Posted by SupaDave

First off a rear link would raise your ride in the back.Second running a 55 makes for better turn in but they cost a little more then the 50's.If you want a little bit more turn in then go with the rear spacer like I did and have someone who knows suspension and raise the rear and front along with the 55 tire handling was night and day difference and was cheaper then getting a link.Just my

ok thanks for the info, hopefully i will be able to hit up a track day early next year where someone with 51 experience can set it up.

[SupaDave]

Originally Posted by selfinfliction

ok thanks for the info, hopefully i will be able to hit up a track day early next year where someone with 51 experience can set it up.

No problem bro.Running a 55 tire and a spacer or link with suspension set right up front makes for an awesome set and great turn in on corners.Anything past that you will be spending alot of money for Ohlins or something of that nature.But on tire size my opinion spend the few more bucks and get the 190/55's for the better handling.......................where abouts do ya live?

[selfinfliction]

Originally Posted by SupaDave

No problem bro.Running a 55 tire and a spacer or link with suspension set right up front makes for an awesome set and great turn in on corners.Anything past that you will be spending alot of money for Ohlins or something of that nature.But on tire size my opinion spend the few more bucks and get the 190/55's for the better handling.......................where abouts do ya live?

the ohlins would be useless for me considering i've never been on a track before, i couldn't ride the rc to maybe 50% of what it is capable of stock, now. - also i do have 190/55's on the way. i bought 3 sets of michelin take offs on ebay last week for like $240 shipped. one set was 70% all the way around on the front and 60/90/50% on the rear so that should be a good set for the track. the others are low % on the sides so they'll suffice as daily tires

live in KY, unfortunately there's no tracks close to here so i'll be driving 6+ hours to get anywhere for some classes/track time

[metalscorpio]

why isn't 195/70 17 in the choices?

I run the Dunlop slick that size and it's great!!