twodealdrive Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'd only consider it to quicken the steering or fall into a turn. Maybe it's a totally stupid idea but I'm just thinking and looking for comments, especially someone whose done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Nothing firsthand, only a comment. I'd suspect it NOT to fall into a turn well. You're stretching the tire to fit it to a 5.5 inch wide rim, which flattens it out...negating the idea that it will "fall in" to a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Or look for a 180 tire with more of a "V" than a "U" shape. e.g. Michelin Pilot Road is very much a "U" profile tire, but the Pirelli Diablo is a "V" profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodealdrive Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Nothing firsthand, only a comment. I'd suspect it NOT to fall into a turn well. You're stretching the tire to fit it to a 5.5 inch wide rim, which flattens it out...negating the idea that it will "fall in" to a corner. that's the one think I thought of right away too was mounting a 170 to an XX rim. You always hear talk of mounting a 190 but never the other way. Maybe I'll measure a 170 & 180 at a local shop and see what widths I come up with on unmounted tires. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Nothing firsthand, only a comment. I'd suspect it NOT to fall into a turn well. You're stretching the tire to fit it to a 5.5 inch wide rim, which flattens it out...negating the idea that it will "fall in" to a corner. that's the one think I thought of right away too was mounting a 170 to an XX rim. You always hear talk of mounting a 190 but never the other way. Maybe I'll measure a 170 & 180 at a local shop and see what widths I come up with on unmounted tires. thanks That may or may not be of any help, cause the tire shape will change when mounted. Like said, rim width will affect tire shape when mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Nothing firsthand, only a comment. I'd suspect it NOT to fall into a turn well. You're stretching the tire to fit it to a 5.5 inch wide rim, which flattens it out...negating the idea that it will "fall in" to a corner. that's the one think I thought of right away too was mounting a 170 to an XX rim. You always hear talk of mounting a 190 but never the other way. Maybe I'll measure a 170 & 180 at a local shop and see what widths I come up with on unmounted tires. thanks That may or may not be of any help, cause the tire shape will change when mounted. Like said, rim width will affect tire shape when mounted. The tire'll fit but you won't be happy and you'll lose contact patch. Use a 6mm shim on the rear shock and the drop the front end 3-4mm. that'll give you what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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