190/50/17 or 55 rear tyre?

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  1. Chillipepper83

    Chillipepper83 Active Member

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    I have a HRC RR7 and not really up for modifying the hugger, any advice on changing to a 55?
     
    #1 Chillipepper83, Nov 19, 2012
  2. fez.57

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    Does the 55 profile tyre catch on the 07 model ?

    There is plenty of room using a 55 profile on the 08+ model
     
    #2 fez.57, Nov 19, 2012
  3. Haggler ®™

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    Run the 55 rear,if the tyre comes close to the hugger then slip a washer under the 2 outter screws and it,ll clear. It,s not normally a problem unless you,ve gone up a few teeth at the rear which tends to bring the rear wheel nearer the front thus allows the tyre to foul the top edge of the hugger.
     
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  4. Remal

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    I went from a 50 to 55 and won't be going back.
     
    #4 Remal, Nov 20, 2012
  5. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    55 all the way, great turn in and grip on both road and track :)
     
    #5 Jamiestrada, Nov 20, 2012
  6. Jimbo Vills

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    55 for me too!! much better - funny though, just booked mine in and the guy though i was grazy for asking for a 55....
     
    #6 Jimbo Vills, Nov 20, 2012
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    always run 55's on my 06 d211 and d212 no issues with hugger
     
    #7 wedgiewolves#223, Nov 20, 2012
  8. uncle numpty

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    i thought you would turn in better on a 50 series tyre,more grip i agree with.
     
    #8 uncle numpty, Nov 20, 2012
  9. ColinBR

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    Better turn in due to higher rear end. Same sort of idea as jacking up the rear a little.
     
    #9 ColinBR, Nov 20, 2012
  10. uncle numpty

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    good call.
     
    #10 uncle numpty, Nov 20, 2012
  11. Jimbo Vills

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    Although believe slightly less stable at speed and leant over.

    But think you'd be splitting hairs and I'd question if many of us could push it to it's limits on the majority of road riding we do? All I know is they 'feel' much better and responsive IMO
     
    #11 Jimbo Vills, Nov 20, 2012
  12. uncle numpty

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    had 55s on my rc8,handled spot on,got 50s on my blade cant get comfortable with them tho.
     
    #12 uncle numpty, Nov 20, 2012
  13. Chillipepper83

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    Thanks for your comments guys, think I'll take the plunge for the 55! Cheers :)
     
    #13 Chillipepper83, Nov 21, 2012
  14. Givover

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    What tyres have you had fitted Jimbo .I need a set within a ride or two.
     
    #14 Givover, Nov 21, 2012
  15. Jimbo Vills

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    Gone for the New bridgestone s20's - know nothing about them tbh but thought I'd give them a go. Getting fitted Saturday... I'll let you know how they roll ;)

    S20
     
    #15 Jimbo Vills, Nov 21, 2012
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    Interesting to see what you think of them. They came fitted to mine when I got it and I'm pleased with them, no dramas got around 3500 out the rear but it took a beating riding up to the IOM from Cornwall and back.
     
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  17. Jimbo Vills

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    They are an oe tyre - oh my god, what have I done!!!
     
    #17 Jimbo Vills, Nov 21, 2012
  18. Si.

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    Going 55 next too.... It seems preferable by many??
     
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  19. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Lol all the OE tyres you have had .... Bar none.... have been awful haven't they Jimbo ?
     
    #19 Jamiestrada, Nov 22, 2012
  20. Jimbo Vills

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    Yes Jamie - thanks for pointing that out :(
     
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