F6B Dark Side Riders

[Hornblower]

Any thoughts on this tire and the size ???

I have two thoughts...first, why not go with the normally accepted tire size which is 195/55R16? Second, just looking at the photo, the edges appear to be unusually square. Of course, this particular photo could be misleading in that regard but, if not, most people choose a CT with a more rounded edge.

[Scotrod]

Can't speak for Steve, but assumably as 175 is closer to 180 than 195 is,,

I understand about the desired 'rounded' edges.

[MichaelG]

Can't speak for Steve, but assumably as 175 is closer to 180 than 195 is,,

The 175 tire may be closer to the original width of our OEM tires...of 180. But....the sidewall ratio of 60 on the 175 tire makes it much shorter of a tire than the OEM tire.

180/60-16 tire has a sidewall height of 108
195/55-16 tire has a sidewall height of 107.5
175/60-16 tire has a sidewall height of 105

That sidewall height has a direct affect on the overall diameter of the tire, which in turn affects the speedometer and odometer.

Remember, a difference of 3mm in sidewall height, multiplied by 2, equals an overall difference of 6mm in change.

With a 195/55-16 tire, the total overall change is only 1mm.

Given the choice, I would prefer to run a slightly wider tire, as long as it fits in there, than a slightly narrower tire.

[bobbyf6b]

It's up to you but I would only use a directional tire since it's designed to perform best in one direction.

[Steve 0080]

Just wondered what the difference was...1mm in not noticeable……,some folks are running the 175….maybe they are short ???

[MichaelG]

Just wondered what the difference was...1mm in not noticeable……,some folks are running the 175….maybe they are short ???

Steve, just so that you clearly understand....using a 195/55-16 tire will be a 1mm difference. But using a 175/60-16 tire will be a 6mm difference.

[bobbyf6b]

You would need a 175/65 or 70/16.

Edit: 155/70/16 shows the same diameter as stock bike tire, but Tire Rack doesn't show any tires in that size.

[Phantom]

Here is an accurate comparison , there is not that much of a difference between the 2 Car Tires
The 195 tire is MUCH closer to the OEM Bridgestone dimensions

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...5r16-175-60r16



Here is the OEM 180 Bridgestone tire versus the 195 / 55 / 16

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...0r16-195-55r16



here is the OEM 180 Bridgestone tire versus the 175 / 60 / 16

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tir...0r16-175-60r16

[Scotrod]

Had a chance to ride it yet Miles?

IMHO, Many 'adjust' to the CT and forget the feel of a MT. Time spent looking for that 'sweet spot',,,,

What would be a sweet comparo is a Rider with both a CT and MT mounted on 2 rims that could swap back and forth. (Sounds like a great project for someone with a nice lift, a couple rims, plenty of tires,,, wink wink, nod nod!!! )

Most already ~know~ (or don't think about) the way a MT handles,,, Run the CT for a good couple grand, dial it in as best you can, then swap back to a MT for a day/week, then back to the CT.

Fresh memories are the best,,,,

[MichaelG]

Scott, those plans are already in the hopper.