190-50 and 190-55

[jellyrug]

Can some one give me an idea of how much this may affect my speedo and gearing between these tires? 190-50 and 190-55. Thank you

My last change was to a BTO16 190-55. First I did the math, then checked with my GPS and the speedo reads close to 3% slower at around 70mph.

On the street I really cannot tell the difference, apparently there is 1/32" less tread in the center compared to the 50, so mileage will be slightly less.

 

[jusrace]

I'm running the 190/55 and love it.

 

[outlawbusa]

You asked about the gearing difference. I think it amounts to about 1/2 tooth difference on the rear sprocket

 

[HillbillyTom]

That will depend on where you have to set your chain slack. Rough calculation of the difference between the two sizes figures out for the 190/55 profile to be a little less than 10mm taller than the 190/50. That can (and will) vary from tire brand to tire brand.
So, as long as you have more than 10mm of clearance (which is less than 1/2", so I'm sure you do) between the tire and the front of the swingarm with a 190/50, the 190/55 should clear, no problems.

 

[bartosh]

thank u mate

 

[lumix]

I have run 190/50 190/55 and 180/55 and like them all.....overall the 180 / 55 is my favourite.....it does everything I need and turns nice and tight...plus there are good deals on the prices..I can pick up a 180/55 rennsport of £80 fitted...no one wants older technology...! every one wants the lastest named stuff....I am no quicker than I was..so my old rennsports 180/55 suit me fine, can drag my old knees on the tatmac just fine too...and well planted on track....all the ebst to all....(andy g UK)

 

[phil823]

i just bought a 180/55 to try on the bike

 

[09BUSA73]

I have 2009 gen2 busa my bike use to pull like hell when i was running 17t front 43t rear with a 190 50 r 17 in rear.I upgraded to a 190 55r17 in the rear and raised the rear 1 inch for handleing she corners great but a bit slugish.So i put a 44t rear thinking it would be back the way she was but still not the same has anyone ran a 190 55 r17 and has the magic combo i would be very greatful!I just want her pulling hard love acelleration the top end as long as i can hit the 170 180 range is fine i want to beat alot of bikes off the line can anyone help thanks......

 

[1SlowBusaKid]

Guys with the 180/55 tires - how are you liking (or disliking) them?

 

[GIXERHP]

Wow, lets see where is everyone,,

The new tire to run is a 190/60/17

 

[theframedoc.com]

I'm new here as we'll I picked up a leftover 2011 white busa (white because its faster). Iv had turbo gsxrs in the past . So I picked up a set of power ones from eBay for 243 shipped they are 120/70 and 190/55 I'm concerned about the rear tire will the busa handel OK ? Or should I get a 190/50 rear tire ?

 

[lankeeyankee]

Guys with the 180/55 tires - how are you liking (or disliking) them?

Can you start a new thread since this talking about 190 50 and 190 55 difference

 

[fallenarch]

I'm new here as we'll I picked up a leftover 2011 white busa (white because its faster). Iv had turbo gsxrs in the past . So I picked up a set of power ones from eBay for 243 shipped they are 120/70 and 190/55 I'm concerned about the rear tire will the busa handel OK ? Or should I get a 190/50 rear tire ?

Welcome. 190/55 is fine. The bike will turn in faster but no really big change. I personally like the 190/50 but I run a +1' rise on the rear so that's double quicker turn in. Lots of people here run 190/55s with the +1 too, but they are better riders than I am.

 

[black diamond busa]

Welcome. 190/55 is fine. The bike will turn in faster but no really big change. I personally like the 190/50 but I run a +1' rise on the rear so that's double quicker turn in. Lots of people here run 190/55s with the +1 too, but they are better riders than I am.

I run the +1 rear and a 55 and I'm not a better rider. I like the 55 for the better turn in. The +1 made the biggest difference to me when I ride 2up.

 

[Tufbusa]

Guys with the 180/55 tires - how are you liking (or disliking) them?

Can you start a new thread since this talking about 190 50 and 190 55 difference

Dang yank, these long threads get a little to complicated for you or did you appoint yourself to the position of "Moderator"? Pretty bold to tell a guy who ask a question about tires in a tire thread to move along, eh?

Can you share with us what handling characteristics are changed with the addition of the 55 series tire?

 

[drbig]

Went to a 190/55 tyre (michelin pilot power 3) from a 190/50 M5.
Plain fantastic change. Contrary to common belief, you get the feeling of added stability all over, except maybe when you are totally vertical. In turns, its a different world, seems you can bank endlessly without running out of rubber.

190/50 never again....

 

[squale147]

ill be trying a 55 next time

 

[Telboy2000]

interesting.......my OEM tyre is wearing quickly and wouldn't mind trying the 55 since my other bike has them and a touch of extra rear height won't hurt.

I had a B-king and did the 190/55 change...worked well and didn't wear any faster.

 

[frisbee]

55 is just a rounder (taller profile). Better for top speed runs (adds 1-3 mph) I never really noticed any change in riding.

 

[Gixx1300R]