140/70R17 Motorcycle tyres
Compare 5 motorcycle tyres in 140/70R17 (also written 140/70 R17 or 140 70 17) from 2 brands, priced from $291 to $368 each including GST. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 140/70R17 means
A 140/70R17 tyre is 140 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 70% of that width, about 98 mm tall, and it fits a 17-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 628 mm, or about 507 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 140/70R17 carry load indexes from 66 (300 kg per tyre) to 66 (300 kg per tyre) and speed ratings H (210 km/h) and W (270 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Brands in 140/70R17
The brands with the most 140/70R17 options are Michelin (4), Pirelli (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 140/70R17 mean?
It means a tyre 140 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of that width (about 98 mm), radial construction, for a 17-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 140/70R17 91V.
How much are 140/70R17 tyres?
Right now 140/70R17 tyres range from $291 to $368 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $1,164.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 140/70R17?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 140/70R17 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.