oversized rear tire..

[Steve Northrop]

It's possible but not optimal. A 180 section rear tire should be on a 5 1/2" 
wide rim. Putting it on a 5" rim (GPZ) alters it's profile. Many here have 
done it without a problem. I think the "pointier" profile would cause it to 
wear faster but I don't know for sure. I run a 180 section rear but I have 
fitted a proper 5 1/2" wide wheel from a ZX11.

Steve in Western NY
'96 GPZ1100
'02 Daytona 955i
"You Can't Fix Stupid", Ron White

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Keefover" <jkeefover at swansonindustries.com>
To: <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 2:28 PM
Subject: oversized rear tire..


> Is it possible to put a 180/55 rear on the GPZ?  I have the opportunity to
> pick up a pair of tires at a great price but of course the rear is not
> 170/60.  Just wondering if anyone's tried this.
>
> James
>