Who's got the Fattest tire or tyre?

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Who's got the Fattest tire or tyre?

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I'm getting tired of people saying "Nice bike" oh! "that's a skinny back tire you got there". Let's see who's got the fattest tire shoehorned on their Fizzer.
Starting with my skinny ass first. :whistle
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in addition: this would be the only time I wished my ass was bigger! :rolleyes:
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150/60/18

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180
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but its cheatin cuz its a 1000 not a 600 :whistle
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180 because of an R6 swingarm.
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haha good lord, those 180s are sick! I think I know what my next mod is! ;)
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160, not sure if i have any pics. Guess i will take some later.
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ian wrote:haha good lord, those 180s are sick! I think I know what my next mod is! ;)
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I like that, does it handle the same??
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Ditto... YZF600 arm (which is for sale... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: )
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180 because of an R6 swingarm.
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this is my 160/60 18
been running this ever since i couldnt stand lookin at 140-60 lol RRBike
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Ok other than looks what is the advantage of the bigger tire? This will possibly be material for the WIKI
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I'd actually say there is no advantage for the FZR. The engine doesn't put out enough power to really tip the scales of rotational mass vs. contact patch. Then again, I really can't say because I was never able to ride the bike to find out. It sure does look good though.
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It looks good, but it can cause slower turn in because of the added width. Also, my swingarm is 2 inches longer than a stock FZR swinger.

It looks damn good though!
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Not me, I'm still using the Dunlop Sportmax 140/60ZR18 they stopped producing a couple years ago. Still got plenty of tread too.

I can always hop on the 954 if I need the 180. And I think you're right about power and steering quickness. I have only been able to spin my rear since I did the 520 conversion and only when it's below 50 degrees outside. Either way, spinning puts no power to the ground.
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LOL! Cheater! We're just using other swingarms... and here you are using an entirely different bike.
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Ah ha! My @ss got bigger! Mod completed. Suzuki 17x4.5" wheel mounted on a Avon AV36 160/60ZR17 :drink:

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1992 FZR 600 SOLD :-(
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