190/55 or 190/50?

[OldMan]

Hey all, im about to ride over to the shop and get sone Q2s. Can you all chime in on the differences in profiles(55/50) and why or how the busa responds to the two sizes?

[Big E]

On the track maybe I would have noticed a difference with the 55, for street riding nah.

[Rollin20z]

I find they turn in a bit easier/quicker and the little extra height helps on the top end. Of course different brand tires run different also.

Couple threads on it:

https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/tires/145637-190-50-190-55-a.html

Tire size: 190/50 or 190/55? - Kawasaki World

what rear tire size 190/50 or 190/55 - Kawasaki World

190/50 or 190/55 [Archive] - 1000RR.net

190/55 vs 190/50 Tire

[lankeeyankee]

Just ordered my 190/55/17 and 120/60/17 Michelin's Pilot Road 3's last night. $303 to the door.
Hoping that the taller tire will tame the +3 Read sprocket a little. Will update later

[Flicka]

The 55 will make a noticeable difference in the way your bike goes into corners. It makes the initial tip-in much easier.

[04stretchedbusa]

i run 190/50 on mine

[card16969]

i found myself liking to go alot faster on the 55... lets just say i like how much more you can dip in the corners haha

[mikeone]

sport rider march2012 pg86 ,has a small write up on it.

[squale147]

i was thinking of going this size also

[fallenarch]

I have it +1" in the rear and the 55 feels a bit squrrilly so I went back to 50. With stock height or lowered I say 55 might be better. Either way the 55 is very noticeably quicker turn in like everyone says, even on street.

[San Diego Busa]

i found myself liking to go alot faster on the 55... lets just say i like how much more you can dip in the corners haha

DITTO!! I agree 100%!!

Also, the Schnitz racing 1" raising link made it MUCH nicer as well. With the 55 AND the link, my bike feels NIGHT AND DAY better!!

[BusaWhipped]

Depends on what kind of riding you are going to be doing. I switch between 190/50, 190/55, and 180/55.