I'm coming up on my first oil change since triking my bike and was wondering if anyone rotates the car tires on their trike? This would be a good time to do it, I just don't know if it is an accepted or recommenced practice.
I'm coming up on my first oil change since triking my bike and was wondering if anyone rotates the car tires on their trike? This would be a good time to do it, I just don't know if it is an accepted or recommenced practice.
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2008 Stallion
Reading, PA 19606
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I asked this when I first bought the Tri ... responses were mixed ... bottom line, if your doing maintenance, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt.
Unless you have the tires dismounted OFF the rims and then switched on to the opposite rim , there isn't any reason to do it...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
I have directional tires.
The rotation of tires is not necessary as specified by the manufacture.
Unless you have directional tread, treat them like they are a car tires. Rotate and balance them every 5,000 miles.
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
Rotate my tires every time I put it in gear. ( You knew this was coming)
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
Dis-mounting and remounting only when directional tires are involved.
If mileage is the gain and you are a spirited rider, I would suggest rotating the tires. The right rear tire will show more wear naturally in the US because right hand turns are tighter when you ride to the right lane.
Too bad tires are not like food. When the date code reaches 5 years, nobody get botulism from running on dangerous tires. And, general opinion is that if tread remains, it is still good.
TREAD LOOKS GOOD TO ME !!!!
Jim Murphy
EX-Lehman & Champion Dealer Owner Operator
Iron Butt Rider 2001
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John -
You know that you have to remove the fenders to take off the front tires on the Prowler. I am not sure that it would be worth it unless there is clearly a difference in wear.
Dave
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
Only have my trike for a few months and have no idea good long the tires will last. Needing news one will be inevitable. My tire size is, 205/165/16. Have been looking around and don't see to many tires that size. Where's do you all get them when time comes.
Thanks for that feedback. Pulling the fenders wouldn't be an issue for me if I decided to rotate the tires. I do agree that it would not be worth the effort unless there was a noticeable difference in wear.
Based on the collective feedback it doesn't look like this is a common practice.
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2008 Stallion
Reading, PA 19606
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You probably mean P205/65R16. Sorry, can't answer your question on where to get tires, but this may be important. Many trike owners replace their tires once their tread is worn 1/2 way. On wet pavement, the tires get to slippery.
This web page has about 40 types in your size. Possibly another trike owner will share what they like.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...earDiameter=17
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
Thanks for the suggestions. I will take another look at my tires to double check the size. I really thought it said 215/65/16
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.