Front tire wear

[hitime]

A quick update: I did get a Michelin Pilot Activ tire (found it online for under a hundred bucks) and had it mounted in reverse rotation. I makes a world of difference from the "slick as dog snot" stock tire that was on it. It now attacks the turns instead of protesting every movement. It handles like a dream now, and ran through the dragon like a hot knife through butter. <br />
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Thanks for all the suggestions and rationales. I think I have found a winner, and as long as it wears well, I will stick with it as long as I can get my hands on these tires.

 

[John Luciano]

Another Happy Camper Errr TRIKER... we are convincing them one by one . Lets keep tabs on tire wear .. I am at 18,000 ( looks now like a brand new OEM Brigstone I am guessing another 7 or 8,000

 

[Comanche]

Installed the Michellin Pilot Active some 7000 miles ago and it looks like I could do some 10,000 or maybe 12,000 more miles before I would have to replace it.

 

[Rowdy]

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<div class="message">Front tires on a Trike:<br />
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The BT -45 is a good one mounted in proper rotation or backwards.<br />
The MP-Activ is a good one mounted in proper rotation or backwards.<br />
The OEM Goldwing is a good one and will last just as well as the two above.<br />
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Running those first two tires in reverse is NOT a good idea and does nothing to prolong their tread life...........<br />
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The key to tire life and wear is simple. First no matter which Trike you have get the head bearings properly torqued. The front forks also have to be in good shape because just like on a car or truck if the shocks are bad they ruin tires quick. The Trike itself has to be installed and aligned properly. The most important factor is balancing. You need it balanced by someone who knows what they're doing. Dyna-Beads and those other add on balancer things are a waste of time and money. Then keep your pressure set at 41 lbs. After that ride and enjoy and when the darn thing wears out buy a new one.........simple as that.</div>

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</div><b><i><font color="Blue">The statement about the goldwing tire being as good as the other two is definitely not true.</font></i></b>

 

[trikes4ever]

Ever consider a car tire? Lots of guys running them on the back of 2 wheelers. Some running on front too - I would think it would be OK on a trike. Do a search for darkside front tire if you're interested. Guys are getting 20k plus miles on a car tire on the rear vs 5000 with a motorcycle tire.