wylde
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posted March 22, 2006 10:34 PM
Who runs 180s on back ??
and why,, any benifit,,there are some new Dunlop 616s that look SWEET for the STREET!
what do you think,, only problem is the highest they go is a 180 tire??!!
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OutsiderzX12r
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posted March 23, 2006 07:29 AM
I have not ran anything but a 180 on the back since I wore the BT-010 out that I put on the 12 when i first got it put back together. For me, it made the bike feel more nimble and lighter, especially when negotiating tight and slow riding. I was worried when I first put the 180 on the back that traction would be an issue at the dragstrip. I am pleasantly surprised to say that so far it hasn't been a problem.
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swft
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posted March 23, 2006 07:34 AM
The contact patch difference is so small between a 180 and a 200 when over on your side, I don't think you would have many problems. In most cases, the 180 is more triangular than the 200. High speed stability on the highway might be an issue. I've tried 180s, 190s, and different 200s. I think the construction of the tire (brand) made more of a difference to me than the size. Tho I agree, the bike really did turn a lot easier with a 180 on it. A lot of guys here were afraid of how much power they could use coming out of the corner with a 180 on it. Once again, contact patch is about the same.
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ninja12
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posted March 23, 2006 09:19 AM
200 great for poser point. 180 works well for everything else.
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harryzx-12
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posted March 23, 2006 11:55 AM
I like 180's. I"am trying a 190 again in bt-014's. Mostly I run M-1 sportechs. I have 2 sets of racetechs for when i go and do track days.
The 180 does turn in quicker
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posted March 23, 2006 11:58 AM
I'm running a 210 right now.. smooth as a caddy on the big eng..
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posted March 23, 2006 03:02 PM
Blitz turned me on to the 180's, have not looked back since!
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wylde
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posted March 23, 2006 03:35 PM
that sounds like a lot of votes for a 180 on a 12r!! NOW,, anybody like the new Dunlop D616,,or anybody try it yet?? loks real agressive,, like something youd use on the city streets??
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blitzkrieg
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posted March 23, 2006 05:07 PM
Best advice I could give you is try both a 180 and a 190.
I actually run 190's now. It really boils down to personal preference.
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posted March 23, 2006 05:11 PM
A bike like the 12R, you can get away with a lot. Try something like an SV650 on the track. The difference between a 160 (stock) and a 170 is HUGE. Goes from easy to turn to an utter pig with a relatively small change.
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posted March 23, 2006 05:14 PM
I DragRace with the Pirelli SuperCorsa sc2, 180-55-17 
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wylde
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posted March 23, 2006 06:31 PM
so nobody has tried the 616s ??
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blitzkrieg
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posted March 23, 2006 06:36 PM
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so nobody has tried the 616s ??
I despise Dunlops, so, no. 
Pirelli or Mich are all you'll find on my bikes (except my new R1 which came with soon to be gone D218's).
Did I mention I hate Dunslops?
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wylde
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posted March 23, 2006 06:37 PM
this is what they look like!
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harryzx-12
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posted March 24, 2006 06:35 AM
I don't like Dunslops either.
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Scooter
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posted March 24, 2006 11:50 AM
616 ...looks like a good commuter tire for the ZRX.
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Outsiderzx12r
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posted March 26, 2006 06:26 AM
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I don't like Dunslops either.
+1
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