Kindra 130/70/18 on front of my Trike Shop trike

[abohl]

I put a Kindra 130/70/18 Cruiser S/T on the front of my GL1800 Roadsmith trike and at 25-30 MPH it bounces like it's out of round. I don't know what the problem is. I'm took the front wheel off tonight and am going to get a different tire. Any suggestions? Alan

 

[tfdeputydawg]

I would suggest trying RideOn before going to the trouble and expense of a new tire>
http://www.ride-on.com/

 

[Pegasus1300]

Are you sure it is fully seated even if off just a little it can really run rough.

 

[cavie]

Try rebalancing and be aware of the locater dot.

 

[abohl]

I ordered a new Michelin MPA, will be here tomorrow. I'll take it in to get it replaced. What is the locator dot? I had the him balance and mount the Kenda tire and it balanced with out any weights, but I don't know what the locator dot is. Thanks for your response.

 

[cavie]

I ordered a new Michelin MPA, will be here tomorrow. I'll take it in to get it replaced. What is the locater dot? I had the him balance and mount the Kenda tire and it balanced with out any weights, but I don't know what the locater dot is. Thanks for your response.

Kendra is a very good inexpensive tire. I ran them on my 2 wheel Suzuki.

locater dot is the spot on the tire that needs to be located at the valve stem location. look on the side wall. I'm told it has to do with compensation for the weight of the valve stem. seriously doubt hat any new tire will balance with no weights. I'm guessing he got busy and forgot to balance it. Here is an explanation from Truck tires but the same principle. Worst case, you now have a spare tire.

http://www.bridgestonetrucktires.com/publications/ra_v13_i1/PDF/ra_v13i1 ask doc.pdf

Page welcome up blank. just scroll down.

 

[abohl]

I took the tire to the mechanic who mounted it and had him check it out. He said that it balanced OK but it had a hop in it. I had him install the new Michelin and it runs great. I guess I don't want to buy tires on ebay anymore. Thanks for all your help. Alan