Missouri Charley
Banned
this rear tire on front is tuff to get a straight answer about.
I e-mailed Michelin and got this:
Hello Mike,
Thank you for your email. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
In regards to the email you sent stating:
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hi I want to know if your pilot active 130/80v-18 rear tire will be ok for my 3and half x18 inch front wheel on my trike, or would you recommend something else?..
thank you mike
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Mike, the Michelin Pilot Activ 130/80-17 is a rear tire.
Michelin's position is we do not condone the use of the Pilot Active rear tire mounted in the reverse direction on the front of Trikes.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Michelin.
It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond to this email or call us at 1-800-346-4098 (toll free) between 8:00AM and 5:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday or between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Eastern Time on Saturday.
Sincerely,
Colesta
Consumer Care Department
Certified Michelin Product Expert
so I don't get it.... I e-mailed back and asked what tire they do recommend on trike but have not head back from them yet . I will post any response..
what I originally asked them was would 130/80x18 tire fit my 3.5 inch wide 18inch rim :xzqxz:
magoo
Thanks Magoo, I have over 150,000 miles on trikes, I ran only one in reverse the rest forward. NONE of the tire reps. in Sturgis recommended or condoned reverse.