180 vs 190 on a 600

[ROOKIE]

Hey guys..

Basically thinking of slapping on a 190 size tire on my gixxer 600 k7...
im just hoping to hear your expert opinion on this matter...
the pros and cons of putting on a 190 on a 600

thanks

[matthew]

why put on a 190, put on a 200

[georgy]

my expert opinion is that you should spend less time at tim's and more time learning to ride

[ROOKIE]

wtf... geesh. whats with the idiots in the forum...


anyways..

im just hoping to get some feedbacks on how much it will affect/improve the handling...etc.

[matthew]

The bigger tire you get, the better handling you will get, which is why I suggested you get a 200

[Spizzak]

Cons:
The 190 will make your bike less "flickable" or "nimble", in other words it wont lean into turns as easily, and will take a bit more muscle to make it go where you want it to.

It is also probably more expensive.

May cause clearance issues or be too big for the rim (but probably not on that bike)


Pros:
It will give you a larger contact patch- good on track, unnecessary on street.

[Teal]

A 190/50 or 190/55 rear, and for what purpose?

190/50

• Relatively shallow tire profile
• Similar O/A diameter to 180/55
• May improve straight line stability while hindering agility
• Excellent traction and wear characteristics down the centre (great for street)
• More expensive than 180/55, less than 190/55

190/55

• Aggressive tire profile
• Larger O/A diameter (raises the rear and offsets gearing, speedo if applicable)
• Excellent traction and contact patch at lean angles (suitable for track)
• Turn-in not as flickable as some may think (due to larger diameter) but feels confidence inspiring while in lean
• Most expensive

If you want durable rubber for your straight line warrior on the street a 190/50 is a good choice.
If you want to raise the rear end and gain more traction/feel while in lean a 190/55 is a good choice.
If you want a good balance between the two stick with a 180/55... you can try dropping the front end a few mm if you want more aggressive feel/geometry.

[omnivore]

You also add more than 2 lbs (depending on tire manufacturer) to spinning, unsprung mass by using a 190 rear tire. The only real advantage to a 190 rear tire is increased carcass surface for heat dissipation purposes. Are you currently overheating the 180's you have now?

I will be doing the opposite next tire change. I will throw out my 190 rear in favour of a lighter, quicker turning 180.

[caboose483]

for street riding you won't notice any difference at all other than the 190 costs more.

[toastman]

the 190 looks better
lots of people do it

[Red1]

No point in putting a 190 on a 600. Just adding weight and making the bike harder to turn. If you had a litre bike it would be a different story as some guys like to go down from the 190 rear to the 180.

Stick with the 180 on your 600 as there is more Pros as opposed to the 190, unless you are a Timmie's poser who just likes the look of the 190.

[reciprocity]

If you're doing trackdays or racing, the 190 offers several advantages.

on the street, it offers none.

[T.O. Rider]

If you're doing trackdays or racing, the 190 offers several advantages.

on the street, it offers none.

Except impressing at Timmies " I threw a 190 on it" The girls will be all over you ;o)

[ajaxguy]

What is the reason you want a 190 tire? is it just for looks? if so, then like alot of these guys will tell you, go ahead and do it cuz you wont notice much of a difference sitting at timmies anyways!
Oh you ride a gixxer?? No waaaaay!

[reciprocity]

Gixxxer,,,, yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[caboose483]

I bet this guys has a 190 rear!

[Roasted]

My 180/55 looks bigger than my buddies 190/55 side by side, because of the depth/height of the tire. A 190/50 would probably look the biggest.

Edit: His ODO is also now off about 8%

[[evo]]

I bet this guys has a 190 rear!

looks like frenchy

[uniongoon]

190 will track straighter in a wheelie, but you dont do those do you?
On my 1000, I went down to a 180.

[jibbijib]

Get a 315.