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dstahlhut · 10-10-2009, 08:24 AM

Im wanting to go with a 180 rear tire, any thoughts on on whether this will fit on the stock wheel or will there have to be some modding done to fit a r6 rim onto the bike. Just wanted to see everybodys thoughts. Thanks!!!

angelsneverlose · 10-10-2009, 09:28 AM

what benifits come from putting on a bigger tire other then being harder to turn in?

wouldnt it throw the balence/handling off?

racetech suspension upgrade would prolly be much better investment, unless its just for looks...then nvm me, haha

joloy133 · 10-10-2009, 09:56 AM

More mass and weight, swingarm adjustment, handling downgrade,...........but it would look closer to a literbike, which it is not........Nah. I'd keep it quick but somebody was able to go one size larger w/stock set up, 170 I think?

AfDevin86 · 10-10-2009, 02:49 PM

I would have to say that a wider tire on this bike would look better but honestly would just hurt the bike. It really isn't powered enough to handle that tire.

dstahlhut · 10-10-2009, 03:41 PM

power and handling is not an issue, just really like the looks, did somebody say that the yamaha fz6r race bike had a 180 on it. i wonder if they had to mount a wider r6 rim to be able to fit a 180 tire???

Funkmaxtor · 10-11-2009, 06:10 PM

My dealership told me that I could put a 170 mine no problem. So I ordered one and I should have it on the bike towards the end of the week.

FZ1inNH · 10-11-2009, 06:51 PM

Here are the 17" size specs for the rims. Looks like a 170 is doable but a 180 would require a new wheel and some modifications.

This is from the site Rim to Tyre Application Chart

160/60*17 4.00/4.50/5.00
160/70*17

170/60*17 4.00/4.50/5.00/5.50

180/55*17 5.25/5.50/5.75

porky45 · 10-20-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Funkmaxtor

My dealership told me that I could put a 170 mine no problem. So I ordered one and I should have it on the bike towards the end of the week.

you get this on the bike yet?

have any pics?

are the sidewalls shorter or still tall?

Funkmaxtor · 10-21-2009, 12:41 PM

I'm picking it up at 4pm today. I will post when I get it home tonight around 10 to let you know what I think.

I will try to post the video of the old tire's death then too!

Funkmaxtor · 10-21-2009, 03:57 PM

So the Shinko's are sweet so far. I have about 50 miles on them. Front is the same size as stock and rear is a 170. Still have 50 miles home tonight. The tire really doesnt look much different. I will try to take some pics and throw them up later in the week.

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10-10-2009, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
dstahlhut Junior Member Bike: TL1000R, FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lubbock, tx Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any thoughts on a bigger rear tire Im wanting to go with a 180 rear tire, any thoughts on on whether this will fit on the stock wheel or will there have to be some modding done to fit a r6 rim onto the bike. Just wanted to see everybodys thoughts. Thanks!!!

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10-10-2009, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
angelsneverlose Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 242 Thanks: 6 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	what benifits come from putting on a bigger tire other then being harder to turn in? wouldnt it throw the balence/handling off? racetech suspension upgrade would prolly be much better investment, unless its just for looks...then nvm me, haha

10-10-2009, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
joloy133 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R-Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vallejo, CA (NorCal) Posts: 616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 99 Times in 79 Posts	More mass and weight, swingarm adjustment, handling downgrade,...........but it would look closer to a literbike, which it is not........Nah. I'd keep it quick but somebody was able to go one size larger w/stock set up, 170 I think?

10-10-2009, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
AfDevin86 Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville Posts: 58 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	I would have to say that a wider tire on this bike would look better but honestly would just hurt the bike. It really isn't powered enough to handle that tire.

10-10-2009, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
dstahlhut Junior Member Bike: TL1000R, FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lubbock, tx Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	power and handling is not an issue, just really like the looks, did somebody say that the yamaha fz6r race bike had a 180 on it. i wonder if they had to mount a wider r6 rim to be able to fit a 180 tire???

10-11-2009, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	My dealership told me that I could put a 170 mine no problem. So I ordered one and I should have it on the bike towards the end of the week.

10-11-2009, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	Here are the 17" size specs for the rims. Looks like a 170 is doable but a 180 would require a new wheel and some modifications. This is from the site Rim to Tyre Application Chart 160/6017 4.00/4.50/5.00 160/7017 170/6017 4.00/4.50/5.00/5.50 180/5517 5.25/5.50/5.75

10-21-2009, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	I'm picking it up at 4pm today. I will post when I get it home tonight around 10 to let you know what I think. I will try to post the video of the old tire's death then too!

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