Front Tire Recommendation(s)

[Freewheeler2018]

Hello all...

My wife has an ’18 Freewheeler that will soon be in need of a front tire (130/60HB-19). I’ve got nothing against the factory tire, but thought I’d ask the community if there are any stand out favorites that have earned your loyalty. Kinda leaning towards the Metzeler ME888 right now. Thoughts?

 

[PosseRider]

Hello all...

My wife has an ’18 Freewheeler that will soon be in need of a front tire (130/60HB-19). I’ve got nothing against the factory tire, but thought I’d ask the community if there are any stand out favorites that have earned your loyalty. Kinda leaning towards the Metzeler ME888 right now. Thoughts?

I have used Avon Trike tire s on my trikes since 2016 I under stand they may not be available anymore ,but have not checked.. If it is available I will continue to use

 

[RKplus10]

Hello all...

My wife has an ’18 Freewheeler that will soon be in need of a front tire (130/60HB-19). I’ve got nothing against the factory tire, but thought I’d ask the community if there are any stand out favorites that have earned your loyalty. Kinda leaning towards the Metzeler ME888 right now. Thoughts?

I’m running an Avon Cobra Chrome and I am completely satisfied with it. Handles great, no complaints. However, I don’t believe they ever produced a “trike” specific tire in our 19” size. Like Bill, I haven’t checked availability.

 

[Zammy]

Hi Mark, I recently replaced the front tire on my cvo trike, we have the same front tire, 130/60B19. I looked at some other brands in the same size but from what I could tell, they were very rounded which in my opinion wouldn't have the size of contact patch that I felt the trike needed up front. Also, some of the brands were only rated for 300-400 pounds of weight. The OEM tire is rated at 567 lbs so that's what I went with.

 

[Freewheeler2018]

Hi Mark, I recently replaced the front tire on my cvo trike, we have the same front tire, 130/60B19. I looked at some other brands in the same size but from what I could tell, they were very rounded which in my opinion wouldn't have the size of contact patch that I felt the trike needed up front. Also, some of the brands were only rated for 300-400 pounds of weight. The OEM tire is rated at 567 lbs so that's what I went with.

As a retired engineer your response hits the mark. Thanxabunch.
BTW - loved your "what a ride!" closing:=)