Can the S100RR run a 180/55?

[Triple Threat]

Yes I did a check and the reason I'm interested is I prefer a 180/55 for the street. I found that my last bike (Daytona 955i) handled about 20% better with the a 180/55 vs a 190/55 tire and not once did I have an issue.

The real question is, will a 180/55 screw up the electronics found on a ABS/DTC S1000RR.

Thank you in advance,

Michael

[S1000RR ROB]

i dare not give a definitive answer on this forum BUT...........

id put a months wages on the fact that it wont........

[Dan Kyle]

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Yes I did a check and the reason I'm interested is I prefer a 180/55 for the street. I found that my last bike (Daytona 955i) handled about 20% better with the a 180/55 vs a 190/55 tire and not once did I have an issue.

The real question is, will a 180/55 screw up the electronics found on a ABS/DTC S1000RR.

Thank you in advance,

Michael

Most 180's are made for a 5.5 inch rim, the S1000RR like most 1000cc bikes uses a 6.0 inch rim.

You can check the tire diameter of whatever brand 180 you are thinking about, if it is close I would think the electronics would be fine.

The OEM Metzler 190 weights 14.05 lbs and is 651.74 MM diameter.

I would not recommend doing it.
The 180 has far less rubber, this means less grip.
The HP difference between your Triumph and the S1000RR is huge.

If you do not like the way the S1000RR turns, fix that, it can be done without going to a smaller tire.

[Triple Threat]

Originally Posted by Dan Kyle

Most 180's are made for a 5.5 inch rim, the S1000RR like most 1000cc bikes uses a 6.0 inch rim.

You can check the tire diameter of whatever brand 180 you are thinking about, if it is close I would think the electronics would be fine.

The OEM Metzler 190 weights 14.05 lbs and is 651.74 MM diameter.

I would not recommend doing it.
The 180 has far less rubber, this means less grip.
The HP difference between your Triumph and the S1000RR is huge.

If you do not like the way the S1000RR turns, fix that, it can be done without going to a smaller tire.

Thanks, the bike does turn and handle quite well, it was an easy upgrade (if you will) and was just interested in seeing if it was possible.

Funny thing is I have 3 sets of new K3's sitting in my garage, so I wouldn't even get to a 180/55 for a couple of years.

Thanks again!

Michael

[Lee#144]

Yep it sure would in fact, prior to the ease of getting 190s in a 55 series it was an easy mod on RCs. I think around 05/06 when Michelin came out with the 2 CT in a 190/55 that changed things. I think Dunlop came out with the qualifier in that size first but the mich 190/50 had more height in it than the Dunlop in the 55. Either way I'd run them without a second thought in the world but like Dan says if you don't have to, stick to the OEM size

[ChrisMag]

You can most definitely run a 180/55/17 on a 6" rear rim. Aprilia actually used to ship their RSVRs with that tire/wheel combo, and I think some 999's did also. The overall profile is the same, but the tire is slightly narrower.

As far as geometry/tire height issue, the 180/55 is likely taller than a 190/50 in the same brand/make.

[Triple Threat]

Originally Posted by ChrisMag

You can most definitely run a 180/55/17 on a 6" rear rim. Aprilia actually used to ship their RSVRs with that tire/wheel combo, and I think some 999's did also. The overall profile is the same, but the tire is slightly narrower.

As far as geometry/tire height issue, the 180/55 is likely taller than a 190/50 in the same brand/make.

I know the rim with accept it, the question was more specific to the electronics of the S1000RR.

Thanks!

Michael

[ChrisMag]

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I know the rim with accept it, the question was more specific to the electronics of the S1000RR.

Thanks!

Michael

Ahh sorry.

Humm, has anyone established what % change is needed to cause issues with the Bimmer TC?

[womble9]

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Yes I did a check and the reason I'm interested is I prefer a 180/55 for the street. I found that my last bike (Daytona 955i) handled about 20% better with the a 180/55 vs a 190/55 tire and not once did I have an issue.

The real question is, will a 180/55 screw up the electronics found on a ABS/DTC S1000RR.

Thank you in advance,

Michael

I've been running 180/55 Michelin Power Ones (superb tyre IMO) since the OE tyre wore out and haven't had any issues with the electronics .

[Triple Threat]

Originally Posted by womble9

I've been running 180/55 Michelin Power Ones (superb tyre IMO) since the OE tyre wore out and haven't had any issues with the electronics .

Really, thats good to know, BTW, the Power One are absolutely brilliant tires (have them on my bike now).

Did you notice your bike being more flickable after going to the 180?

Great info! Thanks!

Michael