Is this possible on my 2002 suzuki gxsr 750? If so, do I have to get a wider wheel? Will the ride, with the 200 tire, become worst versus the ride with the 180?
Compared to the present tire, the 200 would be approximately .4 inch wider on each side. If you presently have 3/4 inch of clearance between the swing arm at widest portion of the tire on BOTH sides, you could probably make it work. Don't forget to check for chain clearance also. Then, go to the company website of the tire maker and find the width of that particular line of tire. The actual width can be different than the stated tire size. If you have a Dunlop, you're in good shape because they have an excellent site. Then find the actual width of the desired tire. I'd want probably 1/4 inch of clearance on both sides of the bigger tire.
You'll need the rim extended and may even need a different swing arm depending on the tire. Fat tires are mostly for looks or for drag racing. It provides more contact with the ground for better launch off the start line. for regular street riding it is worse performance. You cannot lean into a turn the way you need to on a fatter tire. I ride a 190 and turning sucks. My 8 swing arm doesn't help either but still.
I'm not sure if it will fit or not but if the bike was designed with a 180 then installing a 200 is only going to slow down the turning. If you're only concerned with how it looks then knock yourself out, but why ride one of he best sportbikes made then? You may as well get a harley.
