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So it seems that a smaller tire in 6th gear might lead to a higher speed because you could get to higher engine RPMs.
It may be very difficult to get the wheel on and off with the fat tire. I have a hard time with the 170. I have to loosen the exhaust muffler and move it out of the way. Even then it is a chore.
sure, you could deflate it. that would only leave the handling compormises to address.
but that brings us to an underlying question of "why is it you are thinking of keeping the incorrect size tire on there?" just because the previous owner used the wrong size?
I think you sort of jumped to a conclusion. In my recent reply I was speaking to the poster who said he had to loosen his muffler to get the stock size tire off the bike. In my original post I was inquiring as to pros and cons. As it happens there is a post back a ways that discusses the use of a 180/55 on the rear. I was hoping for some fresh opinions. As far as why I am thinking anything, I'm mostly interested in knowing what others have actually experienced between the two tires, rather than speculation or theory.
Nevertheless, I do appreciate the reply.
... I'm mostly interested in knowing what others have actually experienced between the two tires, rather than speculation or theory.