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getsch
10-13-2009, 10:27 AM
Hey, Is 190/50/17 the maximum size you can fit on an 05 XB12R. And does that behave weird at all on the stock 180 rim?

03Firebolt9R
10-13-2009, 11:32 AM
190 rear tire discussion (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightning-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/Just-put-a-190-rear-on....)

Try this thread out. Should answer your question.

Stevenc150
10-14-2009, 04:03 AM
Our "own" Xtremelow went with a 200 on the back: 200mm Rear Tire (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Motorcycle-Chat/Update-200mm-back-tire-Review.)

polkiejoe
10-14-2009, 04:05 PM
I have a 200mm on mine also on a lightning.
Feels great 2 me :)

flaya564
10-14-2009, 04:15 PM
What did you have to to to get the 200mm on the rear polkiejoe. I'm due for some tires soon and am curious.

onelogue
10-14-2009, 04:33 PM
I got the 190 and i think it rides smoother! Cornering is still great too.

polkiejoe
10-14-2009, 04:58 PM
The only thing I had to do was cut a small notch in the upper belt guard. You could also just leave it off.
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