RE: [ST] for Rick - theRub

["STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
>Dunc,
>What differences were you able to notice?  Did you consider staying with 
>the
>smaller tire?
>
>I've head you'll have quicker turn-in and generally more responsive
>handling.  Can you guys quantify the changes?
>
>I can't help but wonder if the disadvantages of the bigger rear tire
>outweigh the advantages?
>
>...unless "looking good" is a high priority ;o).
>
>--Rick in Oregon
>   '01 Sprint ST


Hey Rick,

I've run 180, 170, AND 190 rear tires over the years, and to tell ya the 
truth, I can't really tell ya there is a nickel's worth of difference 
between all three.  The 170 is a little quicker/easier in turn in?  Maybe.  
The 190 feels a bit more planted, especially in bumpy corners?  Probably 
not.  But then I guess I'm just not a quick enough / good enough rider to 
tell all the subtle differences the really "good" riders can.   I will say 
one thing, the 170 would spin up a lot easier coming out of a corner.  
Besides I'm, like, really vain, concerning big fat ones, so I just stick 
with the 190  :))

STeveDuncan
Tejas
just an average rider



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