Can you run a 180/55 tire on a bike that runs a 190/50 factory?

[Tiller]

I just bought a new streetbike so that I can track my gixxer. The bike from the factory states a 190/50 tires was the size from the factory and recommended size. The set of tires that are on it are toast but the rear is a 180/55. The guy I bought the bike from gave a brand new set of Pilot Power 2ct's with it and the rear is a 180/55

So my question is... Is there a safety issue or any problems associated with running a 180/55 on a rear rim that comes factory with a 190/50?

I am asking because I would hate to waste a brand new rear tire.

Thanks

 

[frisbee]

no problem

 

[Taylor]

Yes you can do it just fine.

 

[Flicka]

Should be fine.

Soooo where's the pics?

 

[Blazing-Saddle]

No problemo.....

 

[Tiller]

Should be fine.

Soooo where's the pics?

Haven't bee able to get any good pics yet with all the rain and freezing weather. But here is a quick pic of the new stable in the garage

 

[BusaBret]

When did I join cbr.org

Nice scoot Sir!

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[Flicka]

Cool! Looks Cleeeeean!

 

[BusaWhipped]

I run 180/55s on the Busa alot. No problems at all.

 

[Twobrothersbusa]

She looks like the old tiller to me

 

[Tufbusa]

That's a clean unit. What year?

 

[Tiller]

That's a clean unit. What year?

Thanks. It's is in really good shape. It is a 2000 929rr with not even 15k miles.

 

[Twist The Throttle]

The 180 rear tire will turn in faster than a 190. A lot of track addicts use 180's "per my son who tracks".

 

[Tufbusa]

I'm assuming you have a six inch rim on that puppy?

A 180 works just fine, especially for street use. You give up a little lateral grip but you'll never notice it on the street.

Good find you have there buster! Are you going to allow TwoBrothers to ride it?

 

[Tiller]

I'm assuming you have a six inch rim on that puppy?

A 180 works just fine, especially for street use. You give up a little lateral grip but you'll never notice it on the street.

Good find you have there buster! Are you going to allow TwoBrothers to ride it?

Yes I am assuming it is a 6" rim solely because it came from the factory with a 190/50 on it. I just figured I could burn through a 180/55 on the street if it would hurt anything so I didn thave to spend the money on a new rear tire right now.

And i'll probably let Charlie ride it but only if he is good

 

[dadofthree]

Maybe