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Preybird1
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I need another tire for my other bike and i cannot afford it for a little bit. The buell has the tire i need for this bike and the other bikes tire is 80% worn. My question is will a 190\50\17 fit the rear on my X1 with a pm wheel??? I am already running a 180/55/17 with no problem. Thanks in advance.
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Duceater
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had a 190 on my M2 (non-PM wheels). I think that my rims are narrower than the PMs, so a 190 on a PM may work. If you have not had a 190 on that bike before, just be aware that even though its only 10mm difference, the bike will feel a little slower around the corners. I went back to a 180 and it feels so much more nimble. I'm much happier with the 180. Just my 2 cents.
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Xl1200r
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It'll fit, just won't be right.
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Preybird1
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 04:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ok that is what i was hoping. The 185/55/17 is a little smaller in width but a tiny bit bigger. I just want to ride this bike while i get the money for registering the buell and the new tires.

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Gixxer86g
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 08:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My 86 GSXR1100 had stock 18in wheels when I got it in 2000. The rear wheel was only 4in wide, and took a 150 stock. Unfortunately no one made one, so I put a 160 MeZ1 on it. As lean angle increased, contact patch decreased and on that bike that wasn't good........

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