Putting together a custom trike and need some help regarding choice of the front tire.
Now, a few things I have learned from looking at this forum...
1) Regular front tires and wheels don't cut it on most Harley style trikes (which is what mine will be closest to...using a HD Motor and other HD Parts)
2) Hot trick seems to be taking a rear wheel, mounting it backwards on this front...to this end ME's and Avon Venoms seem to be the aftermarket rage.
Specific issues I have:
This is a custom build. Frame and everything. So I'm going a little "off the reservation". 29 x 18.5 rear tires mounted on 15 x 14 S/S wheels (Probably Cragars, if not then maybe ARS). +12 overs on a 65mm inverted Ultima Front end. The frame will be a 2" bagger. Minimum 6 inch stretch (working on the frame specifics still).
So, ideally, I'm looking for a High sidewalled tire, on a S/S looking rim, 16-18 inches, that is wider than your standard front wheel/tire combo....and it has to be able to fit dual discs.
Found that HD sells a Wheel called a Vapor, 18" and S/S...but will it stand up to the wear and tear of this mammoth freakshow trike?
While aesthetics is something that I want to consider, safety and performance beat all....sides, the wheel will be covered by the disc brakes for the most part anyways.
Please, offer your testimonials, reviews, personal experiences, and various "that's crazy", or, "no way is that gonna work". I welcome all comments and suggestions.