first off, it probably feels that way b/c as you said you "need" tires. On the street, most riding is done pretty upright, so the tire tends to wear a bit "squared" (more in the middle, less on the sides) so when it's really worn, yeah, it'll handle like a truck.

beyond that, a 180 will go on that rear just fine, if you feel the need.

 

I had a 180 on the rear of my r1 and now I have a 190 on my zx10. I am going back to a 180 just because I feel more comfortable on it, don't ask me why cause I don't know. I just feel more comfortable on a 180 than a 190.

 

yes. he took it to a ducati dealership(redline, my work). and he is running the stock 190/50/17 120/70/17 pliot power that came oem on that bike..

his tires are supersuper bald. they need to be replaced. and that bike came with a 190.. thanxs

edit: and his tires were flat. run the tires that where called for that bike(190/50.120/70), it will ride fine... just my 2cent

 

as much as it pains me to do so (kidding Stock, just kidding), I'm gonna have to agree. It probably turned like crap b/c the tires were worn to hell, not b/c of the tire size. Throw a new 190 on it that's actually round and not flat in the middle, and it'll be night and day.

but... a 180 will fit fine....if he really felt the need for whatever reason.

 

I find that alot of people don't know that their tires are under inflated... You would be EXTREMELY surprised how much of a difference that makes when handling a bike. It is like night and day when your tires are properly inflated.

That is just food for thought. Not saying it is the case... just sayin...

 

Very true. My rear wheel had a small bend that leaked a little and I could always tell when it was time to check it lol.

 

your right.. we have to check the tire psi in every bike we work on. no matter what we do.. 8 out 9 bikes tires are under inflated by atleast 15psi

 

Thanks I actually didn't know it was under inflated at all, I mean, I put 3 thousand miles on it in the first month that I had it and I was in the process if getting a shop here in lynchburg to order a set for me when the deer thing happened. Its not that I don't trust you guys at all I just knew my bike wasn't where I wanted it to be and asked for advice.

Looking forward to getting her back soon..

*edit* I'm not dumb I knew I needed tires, and also I was in no way saying anything bad about your shop when i posted...thanks for your help man.

 

You didn't check your pressures to begin with lol? I check mine every few days and always try to keep them around street pressure. You can usually check the tire manufacturer's site for recommended psi.

 

Looks like it's finally gonna be a dry day outside. Getting the bike at lunch, can't fucking wait. it's been an entire week! Ahhhhhhhh!!