180/190

Col996s · 30-Aug-2009, 09:58

I know there is a debate about which tyre size is best (turn in, lean angle ect) but can I clarify that I can fit EITHER a 180/55 or a 190/50 to my 996s without any fitment worries.

Fordie · 30-Aug-2009, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col996s

I know there is a debate about which tyre size is best (turn in, lean angle ect) but can I clarify that I can fit EITHER a 180/55 or a 190/50 to my 996s without any fitment worries.

Yes either would fit OK Ive had both on my 996

chris.p · 30-Aug-2009, 10:57

You can add to that a 190/55

Chris

Col996s · 30-Aug-2009, 12:17

Thanks guys.

My front tyre has plenty of life left in it. I assume it's quite acceptable to mix manufactures, front and rear.

deej · 30-Aug-2009, 14:43

not usually mate, tyres are designed to work as a pair

you could mix tyres from the same brand ie diablo front and a corsa rear but its usually a big nono to fit say a pirelli front and a bridgestone rear, one companys idea of a 180/55 profile is different to anothers as is the tread pattern

on my 916 i found a 180/55 was better than a 190/50 for fast road/track riding

Chef · 30-Aug-2009, 19:02

Agree with the not mixing - have done it & regretted it....

Also check you have clearance for a 190-55 as they can foul the exhaust

Col996s · 30-Aug-2009, 20:00

Thanks.

deej · 30-Aug-2009, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Chef

Agree with the not mixing - have done it & regretted it....

Also check you have clearance for a 190-55 as they can foul the exhaust

and the hugger if its a cheap aftermarket one

007 · 30-Aug-2009, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Col996s

Thanks.

Col, as I said, 5.5" rear wheel = 180/55 ZR17, 6" rear wheel = 190/50 ZR17.

You have a 5.5" rear wheel.

Regards.

Ray · 01-Sep-2009, 11:37

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Originally Posted by chris.p

You can add to that a 190/55

Chris

I've been tempted to go this route a few times on me 998r but been put off by the clearance issues some say kibosh this choice.

I'll maybe give it a go sometime just to see if it will fit my particular bike. It does have a DP hugger fitted.

Having said that I can't tell the difference between a 180 and 190

Ray.

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30-Aug-2009, 09:58	#1
Col996s Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 996S Posts: 2,320 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chelmsford Mood: Waiting for the warmer weather. 180/190 I know there is a debate about which tyre size is best (turn in, lean angle ect) but can I clarify that I can fit EITHER a 180/55 or a 190/50 to my 996s without any fitment worries. Reply

30-Aug-2009, 10:57	#3
chris.p Registered Forum User DSC Club Rep Ducati Corse Bikes: Monster 1100 EVO Posts: 3,969 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: lincoln Mood: I'm A Grandad again :-) You can add to that a 190/55 Chris Reply

30-Aug-2009, 12:17	#4
Col996s Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 996S Posts: 2,320 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chelmsford Mood: Waiting for the warmer weather. Thanks guys. My front tyre has plenty of life left in it. I assume it's quite acceptable to mix manufactures, front and rear. Reply

30-Aug-2009, 19:02	#6
Chef Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: 998S Chili trackbike,749R (corse kit), 748SPS Posts: 1,223 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hove Mood: Flange - it's a state of mind.... Agree with the not mixing - have done it & regretted it.... Also check you have clearance for a 190-55 as they can foul the exhaust Reply

30-Aug-2009, 20:00	#7
Col996s Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: 996S Posts: 2,320 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chelmsford Mood: Waiting for the warmer weather. Thanks. Reply