Do you rotate your tires?

[W3JNP]

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.

 

[rhino 2]

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:

 

[David357]

Do You Rotate Your Tires?

I have directional tires.

The rotation of tires is not necessary as specified by the manufacture.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

Unless you have directional tread, treat them like they are a car tires. Rotate and balance them every 5,000 miles.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

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:

Interested in knowing why this would be necessary????

 

[Pegasus1300]

Rotate my tires every time I put it in gear. ( You knew this was coming)

 

[rhino 2]

Rotate my tires every time I put it in gear. ( You knew this was coming)

I was gonna say my underwear... But your was better.ThumbUp

 

[Lee H. Mann]

I have directional tires.

The rotation of tires is not necessary as specified by the manufacture.

Interested in knowing why this would be necessary????

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:

 

[Slvrvalk1]

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

 

[Marc H]

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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I had a tire do that once.

 

[rhino 2]

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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Just dismount the tire off the rim turn the tire around and remount back on the rim, Then your good to go...:Shrug:

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

TREAD LOOKS GOOD TO ME !!!!:birgitsgiggle:

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

 

[rhino 2]

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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Rotated on the rim.....Thanks ThumbUp Those were the words i was groping for.....

 

[M2102]

Tires

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.

 

[W3JNP]

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

Thanks for that feedback. Pulling the fenders wouldn't be an issue for me if I decided to rotate the tires. I do agree that it would not be worth the effort unless there was a noticeable difference in wear.

Based on the collective feedback it doesn't look like this is a common practice.

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

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.

You probably mean P205/65R16. Sorry, can't answer your question on where to get tires, but this may be important. Many trike owners replace their tires once their tread is worn 1/2 way. On wet pavement, the tires get to slippery.

This web page has about 40 types in your size. Possibly another trike owner will share what they like.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...6&rearWidth=255/&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17

 

[trike lady]

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.

Have you tried Pep Boys and Walmart?

 

[M2102]

Tires

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

 

[GoldWingrGreg]

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

P215/65R16 is what I wrote. The 'P' stands for passenger, and the 'R' stands for radial. But I was really responding to the size that you had listed 215/165/16

 

[M2102]

tires

Yep. My bad, got wrong size down. Much easier to find a tire now.

 

[CrystalPistol]

I have non directional 215/70-15 Lemans HR tires on our trike, have swapped side for side a couple times at odd intervals as it was so convenient due to other service I was doing. They are maybe 10 years old but trike is in a light proof room when not ridden and I inspect sidewalls and tread often and there is no sign of deterioration .... and no bubbles indicating damage to plies / carcass. I use all metal valve stems too.