190/50/17 vs 190/55/17

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Originally Posted by t-rock

Riding style and suspension have a lot to do with it. I remember Tig saying that he felt like he was more planted in the high speed sweepers with the 190/50. My guess is that if you are doing more gap riding, then the 55 would be better.

True that or if you "exclusively do track days".... Besides, a lot depends on the bike and what size tire it was designed for.