Thread: 180 on an SV
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Old 31-12-09, 05:55 PM   #32
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Default Re: 180 on an SV

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Originally Posted by Grumpy View Post
Can someone tell me something. I have a standard k8 sv 650. I need to change my tyres. At te rear it has the 160 70 17 and i want to put a 180 55 17 because i can the buy a combo for like r1700 where if i buy a cr2 size 170 70 17 i will pay 1449 for the rear and r1049 for the front. Anyone done this cause the bike shop says it will affect cornering etc. I use the bike for driving to work and back. thats about it. Thanx in advance

You can 180/55R17... You just need to buy a wider wheel.

I fitted a wider GSXR rear wheel on my SV650. Generally I use 180/55R17... But, the one on the picture below is a 190/50R17...



On the stock SV650 wheel the 180/55 profile would be distorted and handeling will suffer.

I would not do it!!! If you do it anyway, be careful cornering... Remember crashing is expensive!!!

Luis
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