need new front tire for HD v rod

[curley03]

I'm looking for a new front tire size 120/70ZR x 19. I can't find a rear car tire that will fit. I've worn out 3 front tires in 17,000 so far. The 1st was an OEM Dunlop it lasted about 6,000 miles 2 wheels. Then came another dunlop it lasted about 5,000 miles Before I went 3 wheels I put on a set of Metzler's. They are showing signs of wear now. I'm thinking about an Avon or Pirelli tire in front. What do you'll think? thanks for your ideas. curly

[Gorilla]

May I suggest look at a tire for a Sidecar They are 19 inch

[curley03]

THANKS thats a great idea I'll get on to the search now. curley

[Gorilla]

THANKS thats a great idea I'll get on to the search now. curley

Question Curley how do you like your VROD? Do you like it as much as a trike? How is the performance?

[Nana]

Ditto on Gorilla's questions....enquiring minds need to know!

[curley03]

I like it more than I ever expected , when it was decided that my 2 wheel days were rapidly going. I ride it as fast as I rode the 2 wheel. ALMOST . I got to 140 mph on 2 wheels and so far to 110mph on 3 wheels. I got into a race with a friend who was driving a corvette like mine 07 silver coupe. I stuck with him to 110mph and he backed off, guess he did not want to lose. I can spin the tires from start and she corners great I got caught in the rain here first in months and the front tire sucks. They slid all over when coming to a stop. That's why I'm replacing it with another brand. Down side so far is space. I just ordered a Kuryakyn gran tour bag. Gas mileage is close depending on how I turn the throttle. About 35 MPG. Rear ratio came out the same with a front pulley change to 28 teeth from 30 teeth. RPMs at 70 stayed the same. Pulley helped low end torque. Texas trike conversions in Conroe,Tx. did a great job. see Philip Ware he does all trikes. Would I do it again? Yes only sooner. The solid rear axle is no problem ride is great always feels like I'm in control. Get the front rake its worth the money, mine is 8 1/2 degrees. The prices are reasonable around $9,000 out the door, I had special tires, wheels fenders, brackets and paint + install. curley

[curley03]

Gorilla I checked on the side car tires. Ther are 3.50X19 . need 120X19 too wide and too tall with fender on may work without fender. Still looking. curley

[Tango]

Look into rear tire sizes to see if one matches up. Then mount it in reverse direction. Yes, I said reverse the rotation direction. It works! Tom

[curley03]

I finally made up my mind and ordered a Pirelli Night Dragon .It is supposed to offer good traction and long wear. My next tire will be on an 18inch wheel there are many more choices than a 19in wheel. Now I have to find a HD 18 wheel probably a fat boy or sportster wheel. The side car tire a 3.50X19 would have fit but the load and speed rating was lower than a front or rear tire. Interesting search IMOP. curley