I'm considering going dark next tire change. I have two questions:
1) All the threads I read talk about mounting a 205/50/17 to the ST 1300. Many people complain about rubbing. Tires are made in 195/50/17 size
1. What tire do you know of that comes in 195/50/17? Please provide a link. It should also be an all weather tire.
If you find a tire in that size that works:
2a. A 170/60/17 outside diameter (the part that hits the road) is 78.64 inches. THIS IS THE STOCK ST1300 TIRE.
2b. A 205/50/17 outside diameter (the part that hits the road) is 78.76 inches. (just bigger around)
2c. A 195/50/17 outside diameter (the part that hits the road) is 77.52 inches. This is over an inch difference. This will make the already off speedometer even worse and the bike will spin more revs to go a mile or go the same speed as a stock tire.
I don't want more revs per.
If you can't overcome the rubbing or the fix don't do it.