Tire size question

[Srao]

My speedo is about 3 mph over the actual speed. I figured out a tire sized that will drop my speed reading by 1.8% about 1 mph at 60, but I want some opinions on if it will fit well or not. 

The tire I'm wanting to put on is a Bridgestone 240/55-16. It will be about 1/2 inch taller overall and 1 inch wider than the stock 180/70-16 tire.

Opinions? Experience? Knowledge? Suggestions?

Thanks

[rhinor61]

The speedometer drive is located on the Front tire,
changing the rear tire will have no effect on your speedometer.

Stock tire sizes..
front tire 150/80-R17
rear tire  180/70-R16

[Farther]

60 mm is about 2.4 inches (240-180=60).  That may cause you significant rubbing.

[Srao]

Ah well that makes sense. Thanks for the info. that changes everything.

The ratio for the sidewall is lower making the overall width difference only 1 inch. maybe a hair less.

Thanks guys now I'll just get the 200/60-16 that was recommended to me already.

[97Valk_CT_Euless]

I put a 200/60 on and there was very little space between the swingarm and the tire.  Enough, but the 240 wide.. That's 20mm on a side wider then the 200. There's no way. 

I think you'll find that the width (240) is the width. (Some difference between manufacturers, but not much).  The height is defined by the series, based on the width.  Anyway, i think the tire would be unuseable.

I wasn't crazy about the handling of the 200/60.  Made the bike feel like I had to "tip" it into the turn.  WOuldn't think it would make much difference but I could feel it.
It did look badass though!