Can u fit a 200 series tire on a 2002 r1???

dennis72184
03-18-2007, 12:37 AM
Anyone know??

ko66
03-18-2007, 02:25 AM
dont itll slow u down when u got to turn

jray02r1
03-18-2007, 02:32 AM
yeah u probably could but most people here will tell u to switch to a 180 instead:fact

dennis72184
03-18-2007, 08:39 AM
why would u down size your tire??

chopiesel
03-18-2007, 08:41 AM
handles better

revedup04
03-18-2007, 08:54 AM
i had a 200 on my 01 and switched it to a 190 didnt like the feel of it.

jray02r1
03-18-2007, 12:36 PM
i had a 200 on my 01 and switched it to a 190 didnt like the feel of it. 190 is stock

Bogie
03-18-2007, 12:44 PM
180 = Better turn in ability. 200 = Crap turn in abiltiy. :fact

jray02r1
03-18-2007, 01:02 PM
180 = Better turn in ability. 200 = Crap turn in abiltiy. :fact werd.................:thumbup

1longR1
03-18-2007, 01:10 PM
yes it will fit. cut it might rub chain if you have it angles wrong. its pretty close. personally i wouldnt run 200. stick with 190 or if your going into twisties then go with 180

bigJake
03-23-2007, 08:59 AM
Or if you want the same size tire and better handling go with a 190/55-17. Same size and has a better lean angle.

nimda0
07-08-2007, 12:14 AM
I run a 200.. it's fine :P