What tires do you run on front end of trike and how many miles do you get on them?

[Willie1230]

What tires do you run on front end of trike and how many miles do you get on them?

I seem to replace my front tire every 9-10,000 miles. Is that what the rest of you find?

 

[rhino 2]

I seem to replace my front tire every 9-10,000 miles. Is that what the rest of you find?

I run the stock Dunlap, 14k outa the first set, And 23k outa the second set... I changed the first set too soon. I realized later that even when the center treads ware you still have more life in the tire..With plenty of tread left on the sides . :Shrug:

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Avon has a trike specific front tire!
Prior to this, I had a Bridgestone BT45 rear, mounted reverse rotation and got 17,000 before severe cupping made a new tire necessary

 

[Fearless]

Michelin Commander II

I switched to a Michelin Commander II I have approx. 7,000 miles on it and have half of the tread left. :Coffee: ride safely Fred

 

[HDB0B]

Stock Dunlop = 13K miles
Replaced with Michelin Commander II REAR tire 130/90B16 and I now have 13K miles on it and it still looks like new. I expect to get 26K out of this tire.

Rear tires have almost twice the tread depth as a front. I mounted it in reverse direction per Michelin's instructions for mounting a rear tire up front.

Michelin left .... stock right. It has a flatter profile which IMO adds a bit more contact patch.

 

[lightnin]

Commander II's same as I ran on my two wheeler and they run forever

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Just replaced the front tire on my buddies 09 Tri with a Dunlop 402 rear running in the reversed direction will be curious as to how many miles it will get.

 

[Gideon]

Just replaced the front tire on my buddies 09 Tri with a Dunlop 402 rear running in the reversed direction will be curious as to how many miles it will get.

I use a Dunlop bias rear tire on the front in a reverse rotation. I am very happy with this tire. The last one had 19,000 trouble free miles on it.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I get anywhere between 7000 and 20000 miles out of the stock Dunlops....just depends on how much straight line riding vs. how much riding fast thru the curves I do....also a bit on the condition of the roads.

Recently I am running an American Elite for the rear, mounted in reverse, up front. Looks like I will get 30000 or more out of it, and that includes a lot of going fast thru the curves.


Kevin

 

[Polock48]

21,500 on the original Harley Dunlap. Just installed a Cobra Trike tire to replace it, will see...

 

[Burnerboy]

Cobra trike tires, on my Goldwing.....So far sooooooooooooooooooooo Goooooooooooooooooood! :laugh::laugh:

Ronnie

 

[ultrafxr]

Based on information and recommendations on this forum I have an appointment next Monday to install the Avon Cobra trike tire up front. Still have the original factory Dunlop with 18k on it. Not totally worn out - still have about 2/32" right in the center. But that is the recommended tread depth to replace and I want to have a good new tire for the upcoming riding season. And oh yeah my dealer is running a special - free installation. That sure helps!

Hoping I'll like this Avon. Never run anything but Dunlop and Michelin Commander IIs on my Harleys so this will be a new experience.

 

[ol' school]

Avon Cobra trike tire. Ran Avons on my two wheelers for a last few bikes. Got good mileage and handling out of them so figured why not the Avon Trike tire. Like is so far...

 

[DK Custom Products]

I've also switched the Avon Cobra Trike tire. Been very happy with it...but I read the other day that it is being superseded with a new model from Avon.

Kevin

 

[MDO]

Based on information and recommendations on this forum I have an appointment next Monday to install the Avon Cobra trike tire up front. Still have the original factory Dunlop with 18k on it. Not totally worn out - still have about 2/32" right in the center. But that is the recommended tread depth to replace and I want to have a good new tire for the upcoming riding season. And oh yeah my dealer is running a special - free installation. That sure helps!

Hoping I'll like this Avon. Never run anything but Dunlop and Michelin Commander IIs on my Harleys so this will be a new experience.

I would call them now to ensure you get the new Avon Cobra Chrome. It is supposed to give even better mileage & handling. I believe it's an AV91.

Here is a link:

https://www.cyclegear.com/tires/avon-cobra-chrome-tires

 

[PosseRider]

I would call them now to ensure you get the new Avon Cobra Chrome. It is supposed to give even better mileage & handling. I believe it's an AV91.

Here is a link:

https://www.cyclegear.com/tires/avon-cobra-chrome-tires

They ended the "Cobra Trike" tire last Oct. & now do the Cobra Chrome . The older version ,which I have has 20,000 on it & still looks good. When trying to find another found they no longer make it. Some places have a few left & some sell ya the wrong one. The New model says Cobra Chrome . See my post under tires. I emailed Avon & got a response which I posted . They are just getting the 16" out & they gave me the # for Harley TriGlide

 

[ultrafxr]

They ended the "Cobra Trike" tire last Oct. & now do the Cobra Chrome . The older version ,which I have has 20,000 on it & still looks good. When trying to find another found they no longer make it. Some places have a few left & some sell ya the wrong one. The New model says Cobra Chrome . See my post under tires. I emailed Avon & got a response which I posted . They are just getting the 16" out & they gave me the # for Harley TriGlide

I have an appointment for the tire mounting on Monday and yesterday (before reading about this 'new' version) I went by to look at the tire to make sure that Drag Specialties sent the correct one to my dealer. Even though I had the correct Drag part number (double checked and verified) you never know when someone in the warehouse might just pull the wrong item. So I verified that it does have 'trike' embossed in the sidewall and I noticed on the sticker label it did say Cobra Chrome. I didn't know what that meant but now thanks to the great folks on this forum I do. So all seems well and I look forward to having this new tire installed.

 

[MDO]

Good to hear Ultrafxr. The Avon is on my short list & I'm glad they improved on it. Please let us know what you think & remember, those 1st. 100 miles a new tire can be very slick due to the mold release.

It's not as bad for a trike.

 

[hardwickbv]

Had the Cobra Trike tire installed today.

I got 15000 and 17500 out of the 1st and 2nd Stock Dunlop tires

Hopefully the Avon tire will do better.

It does ride and handle great!

Bob

 

[ShapeShifter]

Found two part numbers for Avon's Cobra Chrome Front Tires for use on the Tri Glide. Don't know the difference, except the second one cost a little more.

Avon AV91 Cobra Chrome MT90B16 Front Tire P/N: 2120196

Avon AV91 Cobra Chrome MT90B16 Front Tire P/N: 2120411