Front tire?

[SmittysTrike]

What's everyone using to replace the OEM front tire? The Avon [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]AV91 Chrome Trike tire. I believe the PN is 2120411 for the MT90B16 is hard to find. Anyone using a rear tire reversed? I hear some are getting great mileage and handling doing that.[/FONT]

 

[Notgrownup]

I’m using a D402 rear reversed and it works fine. Getting ready to look for rears now… barely passed inspection.. thinking Michelin Pilot or Goodyear Comfortreds.

 

[nucseal]

I just installed Dunlop American Elite Rear Tire (130/90B16) mounted in reverse rotation. Expect to get great mileage.

 

[BKtrike]

What's everyone using to replace the OEM front tire? The Avon AV91 Chrome Trike tire. I believe the PN is 2120411 for the MT90B16 is hard to find. Anyone using a rear tire reversed? I hear some are getting great mileage and handling doing that.

How many miles did you get out of front tire?

 

[SmittysTrike]

How many miles did you get out of front tire?

I have 6.5k on it now. But leaving in May for a 4 corner run. I'm not worried at all about the rears but don't want to get shot down somewhere on the wrong coast needing a new front shoe.

 

[hydraglide]

I have 6.5k on it now. But leaving in May for a 4 corner run. I'm not worried at all about the rears but don't want to get shot down somewhere on the wrong coast needing a new front shoe.

Curious what your thread depth is at 6.5 k. I’m at a little over 10k with plenty of meat left. I’ll measure it tomorrow when I’m at my dealer, but I think you should be good for at least 4-5k more till you need rubber.

 

[DOKK]

I run the Michelin Commander II. This is my second one. The first one had about 15k-20k on it. This one has over 10k on it and is still good to go.

 

[Old Road Dog]

I have a No Mar tire changer so I can experiment with different front tires. Any of the name brand work fine so Ive pretty much settled on the American Elite. Im NOT saying its superior to anything else. How you ride has more to do with tire life, short/ long term handling. I suggest whatever you buy- get two. It seems the daily spot price on tires these days is like lobster.

 

[SmittysTrike]

Curious what your thread depth is at 6.5 k. I’m at a little over 10k with plenty of meat left. I’ll measure it tomorrow when I’m at my dealer, but I think you should be good for at least 4-5k more till you need rubber.

2.37mm left on the oems. I'm expecting well over another 10k on this trip. The tire looks good but I got stuck having to get a tire in West Bumble Dump Idaho on a trip to Alaska, that wasn't rated for my bike because they didn't have the right size.

 

[hydraglide]

2.37mm left on the oems. I'm expecting well over another 10k on this trip. The tire looks good but I got stuck having to get a tire in West Bumble Dump Idaho on a trip to Alaska, that wasn't rated for my bike because they didn't have the right size.

Checked my tire today, I’m at 4/32…replace at 3/32, dealer guesstimates I’ll get another 1500-2000 miles before I’ll need to replace it.

Good to know… I’ll be ready for that tire early spring.

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

I run the Michelin Commander II.

10k+ and plenty of tread left. I will replace with same when the time comes.

 

[Ben_D]

I’m running a Pirelli Angel GT 160/60R-18 reversed. It handles well, and tar snakes are completely harmless now!

 

[PosseRider]

The Avon is supposed to come April 21

 

[windsurfed]

I have a No Mar tire changer so I can experiment with different front tires. Any of the name brand work fine so Ive pretty much settled on the American Elite. Im NOT saying its superior to anything else. How you ride has more to do with tire life, short/ long term handling. I suggest whatever you buy- get two. It seems the daily spot price on tires these days is like lobster.

Tire changer? Love it. I also had one for 15 years. Changed many a tire on both my bike and the wife's. Always changed them out when about 3/4 way down. Safety was alway my first concern. Expecially at 75-80 mph. We preferred softer tires. Made for a smooth ride. Drawback was you had to replace the tires around 6-8 thousand mile. We did a lot of riding back then, not so much anymore. Did go thur a lot of tires though. Oh well, today is a new day.

 

[SmittysTrike]

The Avon is supposed to come April 21

I have a request in to Avon asking if and when they'll be available.

 

[PanheadSteve]

I have a request in to Avon asking if and when they'll be available.

Summit Racing shows a ship date on March 20.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/avn-2120411

 

[David792]

Idaho Native

2.37mm left on the oems. I'm expecting well over another 10k on this trip. The tire looks good but I got stuck having to get a tire in West Bumble Dump Idaho on a trip to Alaska, that wasn't rated for my bike because they didn't have the right size.

I've been planning a trip to West Bumble Dump, but can find it on the map. Do you have a grid coordinate?

 

[BrokenBackJack]

I have a request in to Avon asking if and when they'll be available.

I have had a request for the same info in about 2-3 months ago and still no answer.

They just keep pushing the date out farther and farther.

So now I have 2 on backorder, going to get 2 this time so I have one should I ever need a spare.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Summit Racing shows a ship date on March 20.



https://www.summitracing.com/parts/avn-2120411

This is who I have 2 ordered from. Every month they keep pushing the date back. I ordered when the ship date was January, then changed to February, then changed to March.

 

[PosseRider]

2 shops here in(last month) Dayton both gave me a date of April 21 before Trike tire would be available.

 

[SmittysTrike]

I'm not sure now I want an Avon tire now. Been a week and no response. Piss poor customer service. I got an answer from Michelin in two days. Might just get a Dunlap American Elite and be done with it.

 

[nucseal]

I'm not sure now I want an Avon tire now. Been a week and no response. Piss poor customer service. I got an answer from Michelin in two days. Might just get a Dunlap American Elite and be done with it.

I went with a Dunlop American Elite rear tire for my front tire, mounted in reverse. I am extremely happy with the performance after 2000 mi.

https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-Ameri...mzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

 

[PosseRider]

I'm not sure now I want an Avon tire now. Been a week and no response. Piss poor customer service. I got an answer from Michelin in two days. Might just get a Dunlap American Elite and be done with it.

Avon shipping April 21.... 2 suppliers here in Dayton gave me the date.

 

[PanheadSteve]

I just got a notice that my backordered Avon shipped today from Summit Racing. They adjusted my cost down too to the current price of $168. :clapping:

 

[rayg5102]

I have a 2020 with just over 9k miles. Needs a front tire to pass inspection. has 2/32nds left.

I had a 2010 and when it needed a new front, an former HD mechanic I was using suggested a revered rear. I went with it and had no issues. Ran alot smoother. I sold the bike after 2 years and about 20k on it.

Time to do it again.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I have a 2020 with just over 9k miles. Needs a front tire to pass inspection. has 2/32nds left.

I had a 2010 and when it needed a new front, an former HD mechanic I was using suggested a revered rear. I went with it and had no issues. Ran alot smoother. I sold the bike after 2 years and about 20k on it.

Time to do it again.

Down to 2/32" in less than 10K miles...that is an indicator that you have been having a lot of fun in the curves! :laugh:

I've run rear tires reversed, and the original Avon Trike front tire. Here's a video I made of my last front tire change.



Kevin

 

[HarrisBikeNut]

Tri Glide front tyre

Not long changed my original front tyre which covered just over 11000 miles for a Michelin Scorcher. Just returned from a 3250 mile tour of Southern France with no issues re grip etc in a range of roads and conditions. Any members who fit a reversed rear tyre worried about insurance implications?

Bob