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Started by yambutt, February 15, 2015, 11:15:14 AM

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yambutt

Just bought a 2000 fzr rear 17"/5.50 rim for my 1992 fj and was wondering what choice of tire would yall recommend out of a 180/55/17 or 170/60/17.....will the 170 have alot more turning speed than the 180 or will it not be that much of a difference....thanks

ZOA NOM

LOVE my Michelin Pilot Power 3 180/55. Raised the rear end with shorter dog bones, and the bike is almost "flickable".
Rick

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FJmonkey

I know from using different brands the tire width will vary. I first ran a Dunlop Q2 180/55-17 and it rubbed the chain. My second Q2 rear was a 170 and it cleared the chain. I did not feel any difference with the bike turning into corners. Then switched over to Continental Motions, almost half the price and nearly twice the miles. I run a 180 on the rear and it seems about as wide as the Q2 170. I would try the 170 first, if you still have room to go wider then try the 180 on the next change.
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Mark Olson

Uh oh , tire thread .....

opinions and results will vary depending on what your riding style is.
Tires make all the difference so be honest on how you ride.

I am an aggressive rider
My favorite set up is Michelin pilot powers  , with a 120/70/17 up front and 180/55/17 rear. soft compound that grips like the devil wet or dry. wears out in 3000 miles.

For more mileage from a tire I use a pilot road 3 on the rear 180/55/17 . Great for 2 up riding and loaded with gear. goes 8000 miles for me.

I have tried many of the brands mentioned by monkeymark and they are good tires as well . So go with what is in your budget and try the 180 size for maximum grip.
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

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the fan

As mentioned above actual tire width varies from mfg to mfg. I had similar issues with clearance when I first converted my YZF to a 5.5" rear wheel.

Saying that, on the street I preferred the 170/60 to the 180/55 for ride quality and handling on the street using the following tires
Pirelli Diablo
Pirelli Diablo Strada
Bridgestone BT 021

The slightly taller side wall and slightly narrower footprint both worked to improve the same tires in 180/55. I eventually modified the bike so that the 180 (and even 190/60) caused no clearance issues as the bike was primarily a track machine and there was no 170 available in track specific tires.