[shinrai]

Yes maybe a dumb question but wanted to be sure before I order 190/50 for my Marchesini rims.
Currently has 180/55 on them. Looks like 6" yes?

TIA

 

[Buhgaboo]

I think it's more of a 6.5 or 7in judging by the picture...just measured mine... that's a 6

 

[belter]

what is is should be cast into it somewhere.

 

[DuckMan]

Measurement for wheels is inside to inside.


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[Tamaren]

Should be stamped on the inside of the wheel, but yes they are measured inside to inside.

 

[seven4niner]

Just curious why you'd opt for a 190/50 after a 180/55? Personally, on a bike with sporting intent, I can't help thinking 50 profile tyres should be damn near illegal, they're just shocking things.

 

[xracer]

Come on Spud, it all about looks. Keep up with the times mate.

 

[Grumbly]

How about a 190/55 then?

 

[ZADSS]

Come on Spud, it all about looks. Keep up with the times mate.

Yea, did you measure the swingarm too, is it the very special extended type? :wink2:

Just put the 180/55's, you can thank me later.

 

[shinrai]

Just curious why you'd opt for a 190/50 after a 180/55? Personally, on a bike with sporting intent, I can't help thinking 50 profile tyres should be damn near illegal, they're just shocking things.

Should have mentioned it was for a 916. 190/50 is what is stated in the manual. 180/55 is listed as an alternative for when they run out of 190/50s I guess....

 

[xracer]

916 with a 180 on a 5.5 wheel does EVERYTHING better than a 190 will ever do. EVER. PERIOD.

 

[DuckMan]

Should have mentioned it was for a 916. 190/50 is what is stated in the manual. 180/55 is listed as an alternative for when they run out of 190/50s I guess....

Ducati did that back when. My 06 999 came the same way. A 190 on a 5.5 wheel. But back then all the 600 supersport racer guys ran 190's on their 5.5 wheels also and the factory guys were pretty damn fast.

If you want to see something funny, look at a Supercorsa 180/60. It's designed for a 5.5 wheel but is huge. It's bigger than some 190's.

 

[Buhgaboo]

My monster 821 runs the 180/60 on a 5.5 rim...I've put on a 190/55 which was 1/2in wider overall and a smidge shorter...I did squeeze a bit more lean angle from it but it did take getting use to leaning it into corners...but I think that was more the profiles doing having a more rounded street profile as opposed to the v shaped 180/60s I have been using...I liked it tho... something different and opened up an entire new range of options regarding types of tires for it.

 

[ProphetPVD]

916 with a 180 on a 5.5 wheel does EVERYTHING better than a 190 will ever do. EVER. PERIOD.

And has better turn in characteristics as well... at least IMHO.

 

[Slowdive]

Ducati did that back when. My 06 999 came the same way. A 190 on a 5.5 wheel.

My 06 999 had the same deal. Switched to 180 and thought it looked and rode much better.

The 190 looked awful, reminded me of this:

 

[xracer]

My 06 999 had the same deal. Switched to 180 and thought it looked and rode much better.

The 190 looked awful, reminded me of this:

Reminded you of what?

 

[Slowdive]

Reminded you of what?

Umm....the picture? From your reaction I'm guessing you can't see it.

 

[DuckMan]

Nope, but I bet I can guess cause it did look like that.

 

[Slowdive]

Nope, but I bet I can guess cause it did look like that.

Weird you can't see the picture either. I can see it on my computer and my phone.

 

[Buhgaboo]

But he doesn't have a 5.5in wheel...it is a 6 so the 180 is better stance is kinda turned around