ZXR750L3 Tyre options

[nellyleelephant]

Just a quicky about my tyre options on a ZXR750L3

I've been offered a pair of lightly used Metzeler Racetec K1's (for free!!).

The only snag is the size of the rear tyre, my bike should have a 180 fitted, but the rear i've been offered is a 190. i'm aware that the larger tyre will slow the steering a bit, but i can live with that if i'm saving some cash!!

What i'm not sure is if the tyre will physically fit under the original hugger.

I know it's a bit of a longshot, but has anyone come accross this before?

thanks

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I have a 190 60 on a ZX 7R and it just fits..

Think the 190 55 would have been ideal.

[nellyleelephant]

Thanks for the quick reply!

Isn't the 7R fitted with a 190 as standard though?
i guess if the tyre is free, i won't lose out giving it a try!

The profile of the Racetec is a 55, so fingers crossed.

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YEs - I think the 190 is std on my bike but the profile was increased.. in error by the last owner.. so it's a bit close to the hugger.

At the end of the day - if it's too close - you can always add a bit of packing to the screws mounting the hugger