Harley Front Tire???
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Thanks for that info. What about the width of the rear tire? Isn't it wider then the front on newer bikes?
Would doing so void the warranty if something happened?
We had a gal in our chapter last year that had a new tire put on her bike, when some members saw that they bashed the dealer because they put the tire on backwards(don't know if it was a rear tire or front tire).
How widespread is it to mount the rear tire on the front?
There sure is a big difference between 8500 miles and 19000 miles. Is it because of nitrogen in the tires?
My rear tires still look brand new.
I do ride solo - highway and city streets - probably 50/50.
35psi front -20psi rear.
Would doing so void the warranty if something happened?
We had a gal in our chapter last year that had a new tire put on her bike, when some members saw that they bashed the dealer because they put the tire on backwards(don't know if it was a rear tire or front tire).
How widespread is it to mount the rear tire on the front?
There sure is a big difference between 8500 miles and 19000 miles. Is it because of nitrogen in the tires?
My rear tires still look brand new.
I do ride solo - highway and city streets - probably 50/50.
35psi front -20psi rear.
My 2009 roadglide/lehman has a 17" on the front, i will not change to a 16".
Because of the 17, it did limit the rear tire options available. That is why I choose the Bridgestone BT45. I could have put the Mich Pilot Active on, but it was taller and wider (by alot) than stock, and just was not sure it would fit without clearance issues, the BT45, was very cloose to the stock front tire. All be it, finding information on the stock tire was difficult, as it was recalled on 2009's with the 17" front wheels, as well as discontinued.
The BT45 so far is much better in all respects, to the stock tire or its replacement verision of Dunlop.
Oh, I do run the BT45 reversed of course!!
I run 39lbs in the front, 20lbs in the rears and 25 psi in the shocks, I ride 2 up all the time, and lots of long mile trips!
I do have the shock lift, on the Lehman, custom built for me by Dennis! "works great by the way"!
Because of the 17, it did limit the rear tire options available. That is why I choose the Bridgestone BT45. I could have put the Mich Pilot Active on, but it was taller and wider (by alot) than stock, and just was not sure it would fit without clearance issues, the BT45, was very cloose to the stock front tire. All be it, finding information on the stock tire was difficult, as it was recalled on 2009's with the 17" front wheels, as well as discontinued.
The BT45 so far is much better in all respects, to the stock tire or its replacement verision of Dunlop.
Oh, I do run the BT45 reversed of course!!
I run 39lbs in the front, 20lbs in the rears and 25 psi in the shocks, I ride 2 up all the time, and lots of long mile trips!
I do have the shock lift, on the Lehman, custom built for me by Dennis! "works great by the way"!
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The whole tire itself is not wider, but the area that contacts the road is wider, because it is not as rounded as a regular front tire. Since we don't lean the Trike in the curves, we don't need a rounded front tire, which is made with more tread up the sides for maintaining traction when the bike is leaning. Rear bike tires are not as rounded as front tires. Reversing the tire simply makes it grab a little more cuz the treads are going the opposite direction,,,kinda like a farm tractor...
Your HOGS that were bashing the dealer are un-informed about tires on Trikes... or was the Gal's ride a 2 wheeler? Can't speak for recommends on one of those. My dealer thinks it is a great idea, I am the first one they tried it on, and they are watching to see the wear and handling results. The service manager recommended to his Dad, who has a TG, to do the same thing I did. Avon tire company even recommends in writing doing what we are doing on Trikes with their tires. I would say by the number of members on this forum that are doing this, it appears to be fairly wide spread, on all types of Trikes.
As I have mentioned on other posts, I tried to find a flat across car tire that would fit the front and try it out. Could not find one that would fit or I would have it on there right now. Not 100% sure, but I don't think there is any warranty on any tires that HD installs.
Your HOGS that were bashing the dealer are un-informed about tires on Trikes... or was the Gal's ride a 2 wheeler? Can't speak for recommends on one of those. My dealer thinks it is a great idea, I am the first one they tried it on, and they are watching to see the wear and handling results. The service manager recommended to his Dad, who has a TG, to do the same thing I did. Avon tire company even recommends in writing doing what we are doing on Trikes with their tires. I would say by the number of members on this forum that are doing this, it appears to be fairly wide spread, on all types of Trikes.
As I have mentioned on other posts, I tried to find a flat across car tire that would fit the front and try it out. Could not find one that would fit or I would have it on there right now. Not 100% sure, but I don't think there is any warranty on any tires that HD installs.
Harley put 17" front wheels on all the new electra glides except tri glides. I wonder why.
lol who knows its HD, why do the do alot of the stuff they do!
Anyone gone or have info on going from stock 16" front tire to an 18" tire using the rear wheel option discussed here?
go to dennis kirk. search bt45 16" rear. they have 2 choices. I run 18" rear backwards on my vtx honda
You probably already know this but here goes, Look at the tire size you are currently running on the front and get a rear tire the exact same size and run it reverse rotation.
Dennis kirk list an Avalon that mounts front or rear. forward or backwards
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