200 MM section rear tyre cornering

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  1. gray

    gray Active Member

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    maybe a stupid question, but hey ho, hear goes
    Have a 200mm rear tyre on my bike, and although I'm carrying more corner speed on corners , seem to have larger " chicken strips " on the tyre than I ever did on the blade. ( not that it matters I quickly add )
    Not worried about willy waving just ride for myself.
    Just curious is the wider tyre harder to wear to the edge.

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    I'm ready for any p-sis taking and insults ,
     
  2. Mr OCD

    Mr OCD Well-Known Member

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    It's harder as the bike is taller and therefore requires less lean for the same speed compared to a 190/50 which is the correct size ...
     
  3. raphael

    raphael Elite Member

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    Think 55 is the right size for the BMW? But still the same principle
     
  4. gray

    gray Active Member

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    Thanks guys
     

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