W3JNP
100+ Posts
I'm coming up on my first oil change since triking my bike and was wondering if anyone rotates the car tires on their trike? This would be a good time to do it, I just don't know if it is an accepted or recommenced practice.
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Interested in knowing why this would be necessary????Unless you have the tires dismounted OFF the rims and then switched on to the opposite rim , there isn't any reason to do it...:Shrug:
Rotate my tires every time I put it in gear. ( You knew this was coming)
I have directional tires.
The rotation of tires is not necessary as specified by the manufacture.
Interested in knowing why this would be necessary????
I had a tire do that once.Dis-mounting and remounting only when directional tires are involved.
If mileage is the gain and you are a spirited rider, I would suggest rotating the tires. The right rear tire will show more wear naturally in the US because right hand turns are tighter when you ride to the right lane.
Too bad tires are not like food. When the date code reaches 5 years, nobody get botulism from running on dangerous tires. And, general opinion is that if tread remains, it is still good.
TREAD LOOKS GOOD TO ME !!!!:birgitsgiggle:
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Dis-mounting and remounting only when directional tires are involved.
If mileage is the gain and you are a spirited rider, I would suggest rotating the tires. The right rear tire will show more wear naturally in the US because right hand turns are tighter when you ride to the right lane.
Too bad tires are not like food. When the date code reaches 5 years, nobody get botulism from running on dangerous tires. And, general opinion is that if tread remains, it is still good.
TREAD LOOKS GOOD TO ME !!!!:birgitsgiggle:
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Rotated on the rim.....Thanks ThumbUp Those were the words i was groping for.....Out of sight, out of mind. Here's a perfect example of one needing to be rotated on the rim ... once the bubble is turned inward, no one has to worry about it
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John -
You know that you have to remove the fenders to take off the front tires on the Prowler. I am not sure that it would be worth it unless there is clearly a difference in wear.
Dave
My tire size is, 205/165/16. Have been looking around and don't see to many tires that size. Where's do you all get them when time comes.
Only have my trike for a few months and have no idea good long the tires will last. Needing news one will be inevitable. My tire size is, 205/165/16. Have been looking around and don't see to many tires that size. Where's do you all get them when time comes.
Thanks for the suggestions. I will take another look at my tires to double check the size. I really thought it said 215/65/16
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