200 instead of 190??

[06limited1st]

Is it possible to get a 200 tire on a stock rim instead of the standard 190, just to get a little more rubber to the pavement??

 

[SHADiGUY1]

yup

 

[Htown Busa]

Yup, check out GM Busa's pics on the General Topics forum (WW2 pics). He has a picture of his rear tire which is a 200 on a stock size wheel. It looks good.

 

[Rayabusa0818]

I think it would be OK if you just ride on straight roads. A lot of guys around here go the opposite direction (180) to improve cornering.

 

[07bluebusa]

sure is. thats what i got on the back of mine right now

 

[BA BUSA]

Yes it will fit...but why you want to spend more for a 200 when the 190 will do a better job...I haven't a clue ???

 

[busagalaxy]

I have a 200 series on my stock rim and I really like it. It doesn't feel like I lost a lot of cornering ability with it, but then again I don't do twisties all of the time. I got mine because I got a fender eliminator on my bike and a 200 series just stands out more. Here is a pic of my new puig tire hugger over my 200 series tire.

 

[06limited1st]

Yea thought so, I just figured it would add some more rubber to the pavement giving more traction..

 

[BA BUSA]

Yea thought so, I just figured it would add some more rubber to the pavement giving more traction..

The bike won't corner as well with a 200 and the difference in
traction is almost nill...also the 190's are less $$$ and more
brands make them vs. the 200's.

 

[Charlesbusa]

It may give a bigger contact patch when you are straight up and down...

but

it will have a smaller contact patch when leaned over VS a 55 profile, a 190/55 is best here
it is heavier resulting in slower accel, more weight to stop, and harder to flick about.


It will fit no problem, but it is mainly for looks.

 

[mymaster]

they fit

 

[jeffroe334]

my friend did that to his 05 and he hated it.......

 

[slep_rock]

Agreed..it fits just fine; I got a 200 on mine as well. Still wanting to go 240 when my dollars make more cents

 

[ToXSicK RoCKeT]

yup........the ZX12R came from factory with 200.....and its the same size wheel

 

[BA BUSA]

yup........the ZX12R came from factory with 200.....and its the same size wheel

The wheel is not a issue...clearing the chain and the swingarm

200 fits no problem on a Busa...but it's just for show...it don't make it go

 

[riccoh]

been there and done that... I did burn the heck of the sides of both 190's tires I had befor the 200... and it just gives me that much more confidence... I like it ... and looks good and I'm right at the edge of the tire and there are no chunks missing ... so far so good...

 

[TruWrecks]

Is it for looks or riding?

Strait line you will have no improvement for the cost. A 190/55 will give you easier turn in and better handling. 190/55 for the win.

 

[BusaWizard]

 

[06limited1st]

lol well that about does it, 190 it is!

 

[roadthing]

lol well that about does it, 190 it is!

EXCELLENT decision!