pretorius12
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posted April 28, 2009 07:13 AM
180 rear tire on zx14
Just wondering if any one tried this yet? i have one laying around for my zx6r. The 14 tire has a few more hours left in it.
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Bawls
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posted April 28, 2009 07:41 AM
i ran a 180/55 perilli dragon slick for a while. it turned in great, but was a little taller. give it a try and decide for your self.
what tire is it that you have sitting around?
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pretorius12
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posted April 28, 2009 07:57 AM
dunlop sportmax 218
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14nooby
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posted April 28, 2009 02:32 PM
Yes, The 180 shinko is better for drag racing. It takes away a bit of the sidewall which gives you more tread contact. It is also a bit lighter than the 190 shinko. Highly recommend for drag racing but not for cornering.
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Bently
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posted April 28, 2009 02:40 PM
I run a 180 as well
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pretorius12
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posted April 28, 2009 04:11 PM
i really do appreciate the input. So you guys saying 180 for cornering is a no no on zx14. but for drag racing it is a yes becuz of lighter weight and better contact patch. makes alot of sense less rotating mass and weight. Freeing more horsepower for a big guy like myself.
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Bawls
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posted April 28, 2009 07:21 PM
it handles better as well because of the rounded profile. what they were saying is that when running low pressure you can get more of a contact patch.
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