Tires on Qingqi QM200GY / Qlink XF200

**nutmeg** · 07-21-2009, 04:25 PM

I'm planning to change the tires on my Qingqi QM200GY / Qlink XF200. It's current tire size is 130/70/17 for the rear and 110/70/17 for the front.

My question is, can I use 140/70/17 for the rear or should I stick with the 130? Others are suggesting to get 140/60/17. I can't imagine why...

My choices are:

Duro HF918

An RX-01 by IRC tires

or, if I get lucky an
Arrowmax by Dunlop (GT-501)

Any inputs would be appreciated. No problem with the front, I would still be using 110/70/17 on it

Thanks

**CrazyCarl** · 07-22-2009, 03:28 PM

Nutty,

The 140 should fit but you'd need to check the clearance between the tire sidewall and swing arm. Also with a 140/70 it should be a little taller than the 130/70...not just wider. That may or may not make a perceivable different in handling as a taller rear end would load more weight to the front.

A 140/60 may keep a closer overall wheel diameter closer to stock while giving you the extra width your looking for. Don't forget, the profile number is a ratio of width to height.

CC

PS - Don't forget the Pirelli Sport Demon... These get some very good reviews and come in your size. Ninja 250 riders are big fans of these tires.

**chromedioxide** · 07-22-2009, 04:27 PM

Metzeler Lasertec and Kenda K671 come in the stock size. Try using the tire finder they have here http://www.bikebandit.com/ Easiest thing i've found. Just a couple clicks to find the right size, and it brings up a list of whats available. I wish all tire sites were that easy to navigate