Hello from Washington, PA

[Skitzo and Boss Lady]

We are new to trikes and starting out on an older bike with a not recent conversion. This 2004 Yamaha Road Star 1700 was converted by Champion 8 years ago. The wheels are spoked with Vogue tires in the rear (White walls with a gold stripe) and the front matches.

These appear to be the original tires from the conversion. The front tire has no markings that can be read, so here is what we know.

The Original 2004 Road Star tire size is 130/90H-16.

The wheel size is 19" out side to outside so 18" dia. tire.

Here is what I'm trying to figure out:

If we assume the tire size other than the wheel remained the same, can we install a 130/70 18 tire without effecting the performance of the trike by potentially lowing the front stance by and inch?

This will of course change the MPH accuracy but who looks at that anyway...

or, even better than guessing what we have, does anyone know what is used in these conversions?

Looking forward to discussions and learning from this group.

Thanks!

 

[rhino 2]

We are new to trikes and starting out on an older bike with a not recent conversion. This 2004 Yamaha Road Star 1700 was converted by Champion 8 years ago. The wheels are spoked with Vogue tires in the rear (White walls with a gold stripe) and the front matches.

These appear to be the original tires from the conversion. The front tire has no markings that can be read, so here is what we know.

The Original 2004 Road Star tire size is 130/90H-16.

The wheel size is 19" out side to outside so 18" dia. tire.

Here is what I'm trying to figure out:

If we assume the tire size other than the wheel remained the same, can we install a 130/70 18 tire without effecting the performance of the trike by potentially lowing the front stance by and inch?

This will of course change the MPH accuracy but who looks at that anyway...

or, even better than guessing what we have, does anyone know what is used in these conversions?

Looking forward to discussions and learning from this group.

Thanks!

Trevor..Welcome to Trike Talk….. I can’t help on the wheel and tire choices. I’m sure somebody will chime in soon with some information that will be helpful.

 

[Sully]

Hello and Welcome to Trike Talk...........:wave4:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Trevor, :welcome: to Trike Talk

 

[trike lady]

Hello & :welcome: to Trike Talk. :wave4:

Nice looking trike. :clapping:

 

[ol' school]

Welcome to Trike Talk

 

[cycle7447]

We are new to trikes and starting out on an older bike with a not recent conversion. This 2004 Yamaha Road Star 1700 was converted by Champion 8 years ago. The wheels are spoked with Vogue tires in the rear (White walls with a gold stripe) and the front matches.

These appear to be the original tires from the conversion. The front tire has no markings that can be read, so here is what we know.

The Original 2004 Road Star tire size is 130/90H-16.

The wheel size is 19" out side to outside so 18" dia. tire.

Here is what I'm trying to figure out:

If we assume the tire size other than the wheel remained the same, can we install a 130/70 18 tire without effecting the performance of the trike by potentially lowing the front stance by and inch?

This will of course change the MPH accuracy but who looks at that anyway...

or, even better than guessing what we have, does anyone know what is used in these conversions?

Looking forward to discussions and learning from this group.

Thanks!

Beautiful trike.

Until you know your trike better, might I suggest that you simply stay with the same tires all around

 

[wlivin2]

Welcome Trevor I'm also from Washington pa good luck with the trike looks good

 

[PosseRider]

We are new to trikes and starting out on an older bike with a not recent conversion. This 2004 Yamaha Road Star 1700 was converted by Champion 8 years ago. The wheels are spoked with Vogue tires in the rear (White walls with a gold stripe) and the front matches.

These appear to be the original tires from the conversion. The front tire has no markings that can be read, so here is what we know.

The Original 2004 Road Star tire size is 130/90H-16.

The wheel size is 19" out side to outside so 18" dia. tire.

Here is what I'm trying to figure out:

If we assume the tire size other than the wheel remained the same, can we install a 130/70 18 tire without effecting the performance of the trike by potentially lowing the front stance by and inch?

This will of course change the MPH accuracy but who looks at that anyway...

or, even better than guessing what we have, does anyone know what is used in these conversions?

Looking forward to discussions and learning from this group.



Thanks!

:welcome:to Trike Talk some one may be able to answer you,I can't but good luck on the search. Hope to see u on the road

 

[Zammy]

Hi Trevor, welcome to the forums, unfortunately I can't help either.

 

[Skitzo and Boss Lady]

Beautiful trike.

Until you know your trike better, might I suggest that you simply stay with the same tires all around

We would love to keep the same tires, unfortunately we are dealing with some dry rot and are looking for a replacement tire without any sizes to work off...

 

[Marc H]

:wave4:Welcome to Trike Talk!!! Until you know what size rim you have its impossible to figure what tire you can put on it.There was alot of custom wheels available for the Roadstar.It was a very popular bike to customize.

 

[Uncle Fester]

Welcome from Greenfield, Indiana!!

 

[hardwickbv]

Welcome from Indiana!!! :Coffee:

Bob

 

[ol' school]

Trevor, contact Voque Tires. Looks like they do custom tires... Your front tire maybe a custom motorcycle tire they made.

+1 (800) 323-1466

info@voguetyre.com

Or look into this for whatever whitewall tire you get that fits...

https://www.tirestickers.com/shop/gold-stripe-tires/



Nice looking trike BTW!