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Old 06-25-07, 07:29 PM
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180/55 versus 190/50?


My 95 ZX7 came with two dunlop d208's - the rear being 190/50/17. A plug in the rear made me have to get a new tire - I got a michelin pilot power. I told the guys at Razee's that the size was 190/50/17 and that I need one in the same size. I confirmed with them three times that this was the size I needed both on the phone in person, it was on the computer as well.

I got home and realized they put on a 180/55/17. Is the difference between the two extreme enough to change handling? I seem to be noticing slight differences when in lean, and it seems like when going through corners that theres something amiss.

This is a hulking 480 lb. old bike. Does it need a 190 to be fully efficient? I'm considering calling razees but I highly doubt at this point theyd change it.
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