190 vs 200
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Define 'spec' the Forged rims come with 200 and the cast 190.
On the road I'd just stick with the size for your rims.
On the road I'd just stick with the size for your rims.
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Tyre Size
In truth you are unlikely to notice the difference between the two unless your running a very fast pace on track. I wouldn't bother drawing any conclusions between the tyre diameter differences between a 200/55 and 190/55. There is just too much variation between tyre manufacturers when it comes to rolling circumferences etc. For example a Metzeler 200/55 will physically differ in size to a Bridgestone 200/55 and so on, let alone that of a 190/55. The point is the measurements for a 200/55 tyre from one brand may be similar to a 190/55 of another, but completely different to a 200/55 from another.
In truth you are unlikely to notice the difference between the two unless your running a very fast pace on track. I wouldn't bother drawing any conclusions between the tyre diameter differences between a 200/55 and 190/55. There is just too much variation between tyre manufacturers when it comes to rolling circumferences etc. For example a Metzeler 200/55 will physically differ in size to a Bridgestone 200/55 and so on, let alone that of a 190/55. The point is the measurements for a 200/55 tyre from one brand may be similar to a 190/55 of another, but completely different to a 200/55 from another.
I have the forged wheels which must have come with 200 tyres then but I see when they were changed the mechanic has fitted 190's. I have never noticed before and presume he must have ordered them for my bike without knowing the forged wheels run on 200.
