How much have I lowered my bike?

[Yellow Jacket]

The generic diameter for a 170/70-16 is 25.37"
The generic diameter for a 195/65-16 is 25.98"
So you actually raised the rear by .67 divided by 2, or .335"

However, the Dunlop site isn't showing a 195/65-16 for the SP5000.
They do list a 195/60-16/
The diameter for that is given as 25.2"

If that is what you have, then it would be lower by .17 divided by 2, or .085"

You can use the tire size calculator in the link below for generic sizes.
Tires by different manufactureres can vary somewhat, so this isn't exact.

Check it out here:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp

[Jared]

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

The generic diameter for a 170/70-16 is 25.37"
The generic diameter for a 195/65-16 is 25.98"
So you actually raised the rear by .67 divided by 2, or .335"

However, the Dunlop site isn't showing a 195/65-16 for the SP5000.
They do list a 195/60-16/
The diameter for that is given as 25.2"

If that is what you have, then it would be lower by .17 divided by 2, or .085"

You can use the tire size calculator in the link below for generic sizes.
Tires by different manufactureres can vary somewhat, so this isn't exact.

Check it out here:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...foTireMath.jsp

You are most likely correct. I probably have a 60, not 65.

So I actually raised the back? Interesting.