Rear tires for hannigan trike:

[drjoelo]

I've done a lot of research regarding tires for my 2002 GW Hannigan Trike. I have kumho tires (195/55 16R) and I'm extremely dissatisfied with them. Recently my wife and I went on a trip to New Orleans and that's when I realized how rough the ride was. These tires are extremely hard, good for wear but not good for the ride. Also, they're terrible on wet roads. Surely, I'm going to replace them and I was wondering if anyone had the same problem and which tire they selected for replacement.


Thanks,
DrJoeLo

[leo3wheel]

Thinking of Michelin when our Kumho wear out.

Michelin Energy Saver - Free Delivery Available | TireBuyer.com

[ectrike]

We have Cooper tires on our 05 Hannigan they are quite and ride good.

[ectrike]

Maybe you're running to much air in them.

[drjoelo]

By the book I use 28lbs.

[bigbob]

For me 28# is way to much, I run 18# in mine rides good.

Ride safe, Robert

[John Luciano]

I run 22# I run 2 up 85% of the time. 28 is way too hard. What book says 28#?

[leo3wheel]

What book says 28#?

Hannigan user manual...

[drjoelo]

I guess I have to try and lower the air pressure. I'll try 20lbs and see what happens. In my old trike I did have 18lbs of pressure and was fine with that. Thanks all.
Doc

[Rosy]

Michelin Primacy MXV4 @ 22 psi on my 02 GL1800. Great ride and wear.

Regards,

Rosy & Janice
From NH

[leo3wheel]

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[leo3wheel]

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[leo3wheel]

Went and looked at our trike. Our RSV/Hannigan trike uses a different tire size than the first post of this thread. We can use the MXV4. We need:

Michelin Primacy MXV4 - 195/60R15 88H BW - All Season Tire $115.89

Specifications & Dimensions

Product Overview:

Season: All Season Tires
See Product Warranty: click here
Sidewall Treatment: BW, blackwall
Stud Capability: No
Tire Quality: Premium

Specifications:

Load Index: 88 1235 lbs.
Overall Diameter (in.): 24.2
Performance Grade: Standard Passenger
Speed Rating: H 130 mph
Temperature Grade: A
Tire Size: 195-60-15
Traction Grade: A
Tread Depth in inches: 11/32
Treadlife: 60,000 Miles
Treadwear Grade: 620

Others:

Low Rolling Resistance: Yes
Load Range: Standard Load

Thanks Rosy!

[dmcwing]

Hannigan user manual...

I have 08 goldwing and my hannigan manual says 20 psi left and 22 psi right to compensate for offset third member

[fisher17]

I had Michelin before put on Cooper G3 , what a difference quieter and soft ride...love them