200 rear tire?

[quikbusa]

I was looking in the archives for a 200 rear tire. I couldnt find good info on the subject. Maybe my search sucked. I was thinking about putting some wider rubber on the busa when the time comes. My 7r had a 190 like the busa and it looks like it is all tire when you are behind it. When I stand behind the busa I feel like I am looking at a manhole cover. Any thoughts. I live in Florida and I am never putting a knee down. Thanks all.

 

[Gunnybusa]

I have run a bunch of different 200's on my 02 with no problems. It’s a little slower getting in and out of turns though.

 

[bigoltool]

The stock 190 Bridgestone is nearly a 200 as is (198mm) anyway. So it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Bigbody]

I ran a Shinko 200 that last bout 8k miles. Nice grip once it got warm.

 

[monster]

The stock 190 Bridgestone is nearly a 200 as is (198mm) anyway. So it shouldn't be an issue.

Now having said that are there 200's that are so big they won't fit or will rub the chain?

 

[MC MUSTANG]

I ran 200's when I changed the stockers... and the biggest difference in handling.. was the effort in the turns... I dropped back to 190's and the bike seemed to fall over - much more flickable...

 

[mofuggahere]

I love the 200 on the rear

 

[bigoltool]

My 190 Metzeler M3 was a full half inch narrower (mounted) than my BT56 was. So you can see why everyone notices such a marked decrease in transition time as compared to the stockers.

 

[TIMMYDUCK]

I ran some Michelin HPX's in the 200 size ( actually 208) a few years back.
No practical advantage if you ask me, except that maybe when you parked, someone commented about what a big one you had.

 

[tinmann840]

I ran a Pirelli Diablo in a 200 and really made a big difference in handling for me . Once in a low lean thru a turn it almost broke traction. Pucker factor went up to about an 8. I went back to a 190 after that and now I'm running a 180. The 200 looks good and has a good foot print for drag racing but like one board member mention the OEM Bridgestone is a 198mm tire .

 

[mymaster]

Here ya go, hope these shots help.

so far so good.

 

[mymaster]

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[mymaster]

last

 

[quikbusa]

Thanks mymaster. That damn chain is close to that tire. It looks good though. I appreciate the pics.

 

[mymaster]

Thanks mymaster.  

Gotta love it.  

Your very welcome.



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[heavybusa]

great name!!

 

[Bronto]

200 mounts OK, no prob. Little more muscle flicking through the corners. Higher weight load capacity. Few more miles in wear.
Allways in the market for tires, now. A bonus is finding 200's on Ebay. Because 180's, 190's are most popular size and no one wants the 200's. Winning a bid as the only bidder is common. Even 'buy it now' on 200's are lower then popular sizes.