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RE: [ST] Rear Tire Size

Doug

> I've been thinking of replacing it with a size 190/50-17 as came 
> on my 2001 Speed Triple instead of the stock 180/55-70. 

The only reason for doing this would be pure vanity.  The wider tyre would
make the bike turn slower and be less willing to turn/drop in to corners.
Plus the 190 is usually a little bit more expensive than the 180.

Stick with the 180.

Andy

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