Hey all,
I need to get new tyre on back on my 92 CBR1000F. It currently has a 17/60zr17. Can I put a 190/50 17 on it. Will it have any affect on my speedo? or handling?

Dan

 

my question is why would you want too ?

 

I'm not really that fussed on what particular size I use. Its just that my rear tyre is basically down to canvas now & I am really low on $$ at the moment & cant afford the price of a new tyre. But a guy has offered me his spare tyre which isa Shinko Advance-005 190/50 for $50 & it has about 85% tread left.

Dan

 

i dont know exactly if you can fit a 190 but i do know that it will effect your handling

 

Thats alot of tire to put on that rim. I would say no it won't fit properly but their is a guy selling a new 180 pilot power in the sale section for $85. Puting the 190 on your bike will drastically slow down your turn in.

 

I'm not a hard rider. I never push the bike. I like taking it easy &touring. My wife comes along most of the time & theres about 200kgms (440lbs) between us. So just want something that will be comfortable enough with both my wife & myself out touring. If yous think that the 190 would be too wide then i'll have to just wait & save. Will go have a closer look at the rear tyre today & see what clearance it has both sides.

Dan

 

Ok, Had a close look at the current back tyre which is a 170/60/17 & there is about a 10mm space between the side of the tyre & the chain. So if I got a 190 it would just touch the chain. Some one said that you can trim the side a little but dont like the sound of that.
The same guy that offered me the 190 said he also has a 160/60/17 I can have. Would this be too skinny?

Dan

 

if you arent to fussy i have a 160 60 17 brand new never mounted i also have a 120 70 17 new never mounted

 

Think about the fact that it is you and your wife on the bike. Changing the tire size would make me feel uncomfortable, but I really can't say for sure. I would consider checking your local trader mag and here until you find the properly sized tire. Also, call a local dealer with your question, they should have some excellent insight. Good luck.

 

Excuse me if i'm being ignorant and someone has answered this but its the last question i read before i need to go out. Quick answer unless already stated is, bigger tyre on the rear slower turn in on the rear, which means the front may turn in quicker and fold. Imagine front wheel breaking in the wet. Stick with the size the manufacturer designed it with.