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Old 06-17-2006   #11 (permalink)
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The handling of my old T509 went from medicore with a 190 series Dunlop D208 to fantastic with a 180 series Metzeler Z6 - a sport touring tire, at that! It's much more nimble - it takes far less effort to flick into a turn, and almost seems more predictable while in a turn, too. I'm sticking with 180s from now on; I'll never go back to 190s. The only advantage of the 190 is the look - it did look neat to have that big, fat rear tire!
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My 06 came with a 180/55 micheiln pilot power, I have just done a team moto advanced road craft course and the whole tyre is used they are fantastic tyres, i also wore the toes off my doc martin boots mad as. My neon blue baby kicked ass.
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I have an '03 Triple that currently has a 190. Do you need to do anything to the rim or is it OK to just go with a 180/55Rx17?
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