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thewiz
09-02-2011, 07:43 PM
can some one tell me what the diffrent sizes mean thank.
# 180/55 17
# 190/50 17
# 190/55 17

timbo
09-02-2011, 07:45 PM
180 = width
50= profile
17= diamiter

MONO
09-02-2011, 09:04 PM
The "50" or "55" is the height which is a percentage of the width (eg 50% OF 190mm wide = 95 mm high)
17 = rim size

O and Hi Timbo

thewiz
09-02-2011, 10:20 PM
s i have a 180 0n my bike now how much wider is a 190

timbo
09-02-2011, 10:26 PM
aprox 10mm
hi mono long time no see

thewiz
09-02-2011, 10:33 PM
so 5mm each side does it matter how low profile i go does it make a big diffrents

MONO
09-02-2011, 10:53 PM
Rim always denotes correct tire size (width)
Your looking good Timbo how the bike

timbo
09-02-2011, 11:33 PM
all good here just need to find more time to ride it lol'