The Q2 is ALLRIGHT I used to have it until I got a nail in it.... its allright it heats up fast but thats about it... doesnt have that much tread...


I replaced the nailed Q2 with a Continental ForceMax and it has more tread, i like the profile of the tire better, more tread is touching the ground at any given time then the Q2, I can really feel it grip better.
Just an overall better tire then the Q2 in my opinion
Q2 is on the right both are 190s but the conti looks like a 200 in person

 

Yes I have run a 200 on mine. It looks great and fits the bike much better than the skinny ol 180 but it does not handle great. When upright it has a huge contact patch but when leaned it loses quite a bit. If you're not carving the canyons then go for it but if you want it to handle well(which these dinosaurs don't anyways) leave the 180 on there!

 

What are you planning on achieving with the change? I haven't run a 200 but I ran the 190 Dunlop GPA's and 195 Dunlop Ntect Slicks. Both are excellent track tires but not necessary for street use.