Was looking for tyres that would last longer then 1500-2000 miles i was getting out of the Diabblos, Went with the dealers recommendation of Michelin Pilot Road 2 instead of the latest Pilot Road 4 as he said they would suit my 2008 Fireblade better, Just had the 1st proper run out yesterday to scrub them in and they do not disappoint, mixed weather yesterday so some dry some damp road, tyres feel really good took about 100miles just for them to start scrubbing in, and with a predicted 7- 8000miles to a rear tyre they certainly seem like a good choice
195/50 R17 Tyres
Everything we know about the 195/50 R17 tyre size: 2 owner reviews covering 300 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 2owner reviews
- 300 milescovered on them
- 3tyres made in this size
195/50 R17 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 195/50 R17 rather than a range across a model. 3 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 89 (up to 580 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h). 3 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
70dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 195/50 R17 tyres are labelled at 70 dB external noise:
- Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Winter 9.5
- Vredestein Wintrac Pro Winter 9
- Hankook Winter I cept RS3 Winter 8.8
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
What does 195/50 R17 mean?
A 195/50 R17 tyre is 195 mm wide, its sidewall is 50% of that width (98 mm) tall, and it fits a 17 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 627 mm.
| Section width | 195 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 98 mm |
| Rim diameter | 17" (432 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 627 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,969 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 508 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 817 |
Also written as
195/50R17 195/50 ZR17 195-50-17 195 50 17
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 195/50 R17 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
What drivers say about their 195/50 R17 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Haven't had them in the wet so I am guessing, the same with wear. I have however done a few miles and loved them. I was going to buy the Dunlop sportsmart thinking that the Pirelli's would be to hardcore but they're not they warmed up quickly and the duel compound gives confidence in the corner. They are quick to turn in and feel plush from the off. The drop into corners was quicker and more progressive than my last tyres. These are very sticky tyres and I love the levels of grip they are giving. Don't know what they will be like in the bad weather but I don't intend to find out. I would definitely recommend these tyres Bike magazine was right in giving them four stars (there is no 5 star). They also look good on the bike. I would buy these again and I am happy I didn't get the Sportsmarts.
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Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.