50 or 55 on the rear?

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  1. nickcbr

    nickcbr Active Member

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    Hi all,

    What's your opinion on the profile for the rear of an rr5?

    I've seen some threads suggesting changing over to a 55 will assist handling but to be honest I dont really understand why?

    I have a 190/50 at the mo, dont really get my knee down and never take the bike low enough to completely use the current tyre (there are about 5mm chicken strips on both sides)

    Any thoughts?

    nick
     
    #1 nickcbr, Oct 4, 2011
  2. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    Get a 55.. much better .. everyone says the same
     
    #2 dan.1moore1, Oct 4, 2011
  3. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    I will give 55 rear a try when my rear is in need of replacing. have 55 on the sportsmarts at the moment
     
    #3 Remal, Oct 4, 2011
  4. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    I went to a 55 rear, and I wont be going back to the 50 makes a big difference
     
    #4 Jamiestrada, Oct 5, 2011
  5. Nutty Tart

    Nutty Tart Well-Known Member

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    Yup .. I recently fitted the 55 and am really impressed with the way it rolls into a corner now. I found the 50 had a step as you first started to corner. The 55 gives a much smoother roll over and I feel more confident on roads I haven't ridden before.
     
    #5 Nutty Tart, Oct 5, 2011
  6. broos3

    broos3 Active Member

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    Could not agree more with the other comments. The 55 profile rear does help turning in, feels smoother and more willing to lean.
     
    #6 broos3, Oct 5, 2011

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