Which tire is best for curves???

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Old 08-23-2008, 04:51 PM
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I have 06" CBR 1000 and when I get a new back tire for it here in about another 1000 miles or so which one would be the best for curve riding, thats what i love the most...right now it has the stock bridgestoneBT 015R's on it...what do you guys think I should go with for best curving ability??
 
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PP's or PP 2 CT's
 
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Go with a 190/55 rear.
 
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Go with a 190/55 rear.
why? curious. Seems a lot of people say this, but why? Doesnt it kinda mess up the bikes geometry?
 
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I'm a big fan of the Pirelli Diablo Corsa III
 
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I like Pirelli's and Mihellin's. My one friend with 04 1000 is trying PP 180's, said the guy at the shop he takes his bike to told him to tryit out. And he said he's totally hooked on the 180 now. I'm not sure how safe or not safe it is, but he says it handles a lot better than it did on 190's with the same tire.
 
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I like Pirelli's and Mihellin's. My one friend with 04 1000 is trying PP 180's, said the guy at the shop he takes his bike to told him to tryit out. And he said he's totally hooked on the 180 now. I'm not sure how safe or not safe it is, but he says it handles a lot better than it did on 190's with the same tire.
the 180 turns in (leans) better.
 
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190 corsa III, and yea the 180 is a narrower tire so it allows u to flip the bike from left to right with greater ease than the 190, but it's morejust rider preferance than anything else
 
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Go with a 190/55 rear.
why? curious. Seems a lot of people say this, but why? Doesnt it kinda mess up the bikes geometry?
No , it makes the bike turn in faster.
 
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So it must be possible to put a 180 rear tire on the stock wheel then right? if so, do you think I should put a 180 PP or Corsa III on it? or a 190 one?
 

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