wider tires

RACERX2247 · 08-16-2007, 10:59 AM

Anyone know where I can get wider tires for the bike LF200III. I know the front may be a little tough. Any info would be appreciated.

dreamrider · 08-23-2007, 04:14 PM

thats a really good question, i was hoping someone would answer it by now. would trying to to the tire size in the rear affect the way the chain and sprockets move?

dreamrider · 08-23-2007, 04:15 PM

sorry the word "change" should be in there somewhere

knothead · 08-23-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamrider

thats a really good question, i was hoping someone would answer it by now. would trying to to the tire size in the rear affect the way the chain and sprockets move?

No. But it will change the way the bike handles. A wide tire on a narrow rim will cause the tire to become peaked and that will lead to less straight line stability but more responsive cornering. You also loose contact area in a straight line, something to consider before riding in the rain or doing panic stops! It's a way to tune the bikes handeling, but I wouldn't go overboard with it.

dreamrider · 08-23-2007, 08:46 PM

thanks for the info. If a wide tire on a narrow rim could potentially cause problems, is it possible to change to a wider rim on this bike? it seems pretty narrow to me or would this kind of mod cost more than a reasonable amount for any mod to a china bike? has anyone done or tired to do this?

katoranger · 08-23-2007, 09:33 PM

What is the current rim width and tire size? I think you could go one size larger without to much issue, but more than that and you will have the above problems.

RACERX2247 · 08-26-2007, 09:17 PM

thanks for the info

AKTV8 · 01-18-2008, 09:09 PM

checkout the lifan-moto.com website.
They have info for rear sproket upgrade, ari filter and jets to bump up hp to about 20. They also have pics of someone who did a tire upgrade and one crazy, I mean, modifier working on putting a turbo on his.
Lots of good info there!

08-16-2007, 10:59 AM	#1
RACERX2247 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 7	wider tires Anyone know where I can get wider tires for the bike LF200III. I know the front may be a little tough. Any info would be appreciated.
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08-23-2007, 04:14 PM	#2
dreamrider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6	... thats a really good question, i was hoping someone would answer it by now. would trying to to the tire size in the rear affect the way the chain and sprockets move?
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08-23-2007, 09:33 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	What is the current rim width and tire size? I think you could go one size larger without to much issue, but more than that and you will have the above problems. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-18-2008, 09:09 PM	#8
AKTV8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 2sON -AZ Posts: 22	checkout the lifan-moto.com website. They have info for rear sproket upgrade, ari filter and jets to bump up hp to about 20. They also have pics of someone who did a tire upgrade and one crazy, I mean, modifier working on putting a turbo on his. Lots of good info there! __________________ Hell, if I knew what I was doing, why would I be here? AL150GY enduro Lifan TMS 200III
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08-23-2007, 04:15 PM	#3
dreamrider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6	sorry the word "change" should be in there somewhere
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08-23-2007, 08:46 PM	#5
dreamrider Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6	thanks for the info. If a wide tire on a narrow rim could potentially cause problems, is it possible to change to a wider rim on this bike? it seems pretty narrow to me or would this kind of mod cost more than a reasonable amount for any mod to a china bike? has anyone done or tired to do this?
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08-26-2007, 09:17 PM	#7
RACERX2247 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 7	thanks for the info
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