170 or 180 rear...

[gentz]

Ok i Know I can fit either...modifying the arm.  those of you who have run the 180 do you like it. the 170...I am working on customizing the magna.....brand?  I do all the work and modifications as I am on a very tight budger......what are your thoughts?

[Jerry G Turner]

I have had them both couldnt tell much difference in the ride however the 180 looks better to me and it last longer.

[Lurkin]

I have the 170 now, never ran a 180.  I used a stock sized rear for the first 3 years I had the bike and was fine with it.  At wear out time I replaced it with a 170 though as everyone seemed to agree it would wear longer then the stock size.  I like the look of the 170 and I also got a couple mpg's out of it.  For my first 3 years I had the stock sized tire and my mpg's were always around 38-39 for my normal riding.  After the 170 my mpg's are in the 40-41 range now.  So the 170 and it's built in final drive ratio change helped me for my riding style.  BTW, I am using the Dunlop K555, but was seriously considering the Avon, Metzler is also in the mix.

[Greg Cothern]

170 is a tall tire, biggest we can use.  Looks good, lowers rpms saving a bit of fuel (not much).

180 is not as tall but still nice look etc.

I personally like the 170 but that is personal taste.

[Magnum Magna]

Like it was said it is personal preference.  I believe I took pictures of my bike with (555)170 and (555) 180. I will try to find them.  But I like the look of the 180.  I really did not feel a big difference between them on the ride.  I am not an aggressive rider so if you are an aggressive rider you need to go by their opinions for the ride.

[gentz]

I like the idea of the 180 for the lower profile and wider look.  what brand is more cost effective vs wear?  I think I will go with a 180...now what exact 180 size...

[snoopy]

Like it was said it is personal preference.  I believe I took pictures of my bike with (555)170 and (555) 180. I will try to find them.  But I like the look of the 180.  I really did not feel a big difference between them on the ride.  I am not an aggressive rider so if you are an aggressive rider you need to go by their opinions for the ride.

Robert, were you able to find those pictures of your bike with the different rear tire sizes?