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: Seek Pics of 190 rear on 5.5 Rim..........


oldscoolgix
12-03-2003, 07:21 AM
Can anyone with 5.5 rim post some pics if you have a 190/50/17..thanks

FastCat
12-03-2003, 02:52 PM
Not exactly what you're asking for, but here's some photos of a 180 tire mounted on a 6" rim in a `93 swingarm on an `89 frame:

http://www.gixxer.com/uploads/brakearmclearance0.jpg

http://www.gixxer.com/uploads/chainclearance0.jpg

http://www.gixxer.com/uploads/tireclearance0.jpg

...as you can see, it's quite a tight fit. Nevermind that the 190 will wear faster being fitted to the 5.5" wheel, AND it will slow your steering in a noticable way.

KJ1
12-03-2003, 03:29 PM
A 190 tire on a 5.5 rim distorts the profile of the tire, and ruins handling.
-Karl