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Thread: Car Tire on Front

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    Arrow front tire

    wondering if I could put a car tire on the front of my Ultraclassic/frankenstein trike.

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    Default Re: frount tire

    I don't think a car tire is recommended, harleyman. However many of our riders of touring trikes have very successfully used what are normally rear motorcycle tires on their front wheel. There are a number of very informative threads discussing this.... do a search for "front tire" and you'll have more to read than you ever thought!

    BTW... some recommend mounting that new tire in reverse rotation, some recommend against that. Honestly, the reports after well over 20,000 miles of great riding on that tire are equally good. I don't think you will go wrong with either option.

    And a big TrikeTalk welcome to you!

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    Default Re: frount tire

    Here is a question to answer your question....


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    because 2 isn't enough and 4 is too many
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    Default Car Tire on Front

    I know there is a lot of controversy about car tires on the rear of two wheelers but has anyone looked into putting a ct on the front of the trike. I've read about using rear tires mounted backwards with good results. Wouldn't the forces on the trike front tire be about the same as those on a car front tire?

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    I spent a good deal of time working with my local auto tire dealer to come up with a feasible car tire to try on the front of my TG. Couldnt find one that would work.

    So...I put on a rear motorcycle tire and reversed it. Just got back from a 2400 mile trip and it worked great. Grabs on the turns and feels solid going down the road and in the curves. I am still interested in the car tire theory though.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    The big issue would be finding a car tire to fit the motorcycle rim, fender, and forks, I think.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    You are correct Nana...That is what the problem was..gotta have that rounded sidewall to clear everything,,We sure gave it a good try for a coupla hours though.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    I've search around quite a bit also and everything is too wide.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    Many years ago, I mounted two VW Beatle tires for a guys motorcycle. You could always lace you up a 15 inch spoke wheel and give it a try. I think they were 165-15's.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    I have brand new old VW tire that size in my garage and it will not fit . have looked into this for somtime now. wish it could happen soon!

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    Quote Originally Posted by Cougar View Post
    I have brand new old VW tire that size in my garage and it will not fit . have looked into this for somtime now. wish it could happen soon!
    What size are they? What rim did you use?

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    165 15's and I want to use the rim that comes with my Venture !

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    I do own 2 old beetles 66/67 show cars with the same size tires on them so no loss there :-)

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    maybe you could lace me up a rim

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    Unless you plan to convert your bike/trike to a Center-Hub steered (zero-camber) assembly,,, don't even think about it.
    Stick with the rear compound motorcycle tire.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    I understand that one of the MC tire dealers are working on a better compound for the trikes front now.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    Avon has been rumored to be doing that. I don't know what their hold up is as they have been making a flat profile tire for sidecars for years. So does Metzler.
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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    yeah that's the company Avon.. yep.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    I just put a Metzler on the front of my VTX1800, have about 1K miles on it so far so good.

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    Default Re: Car Tire on Front

    Quote Originally Posted by Cougar View Post
    maybe you could lace me up a rim
    Box one up and send it my way. Be more then happy to do one for you!!

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