Review on New Tri Glide Rear Tires

[trikermutha]

Just finished up installing a new set of rear tires on my Tri Glide

went with the Good year comfort tread. P20560R15.

The stocks are P20565R15.

I went for a short ride and can tell you the huge reduction of going over the bumps etc in the road being transfered to the riders. Its like a shock absorber in the tires..

Also I noticed less strain to turn the bike now..Most likley due to the 60's versus the 65's. What this is is less height on the side wall of the tire.

Once I get a few more miles on this weekend I will report more.

so far very happy with the results.

Note: found the dunlops was missing rubber where the rim and tire meet.I could see the cord on that area.. not sure if this was someone elses doing as I bought the tires and wheels together.

 

[Sloufoot]

Now you can reset the speedo. putting the shorter tire on makes your speedo, & odometer incorrect. Check it out with a GPS is the easy way.

 

[Geezzer Glide]

A shorter tire not only makes your speedo, & odometer incorrect it will also cause your RPM's to be higher through the gears same as it one went to a lower gear ratio in the rear axle. Also will effect gas mileage. It will be a bit less. Probably not to bad around town but would be more noticeable on the highway. After putting some miles on let us know how it's working out.
Dan

 

[Sloufoot]

Actually might make 6th gear usable, & get better millage in 6th. Many times you can get better millage in 5th gear unless you are going 80mph or more. Then you are pushing an awful big spud through the air !

 

[trikermutha]

No reset of speedo is needed ..It is right on the money with the GPS
Grip is fantastic in the rain and stopping.
still notice hitting bumps and pot holes the trike ride is remarkable compared to them stock tires.
If it wasnt raining I would have gone for a longer ride.

 

[Trent]

No reset of speedo is needed ..It is right on the money with the GPS

Grip is fantastic in the rain and stopping.

still notice hitting bumps and pot holes the trike ride is remarkable compared to them stock tires.

If it wasnt raining I would have gone for a longer ride.

That is what I discovered last week with my new car tires. Got 500 miles on 'em now.

I was startled by how much better they gripped the road ( Gription!! ) We are headed to Seattle in the morning, and it will be raining while we are up there, which is normal for the Northwest!

 

[trikermutha]

That is what I discovered last week with my new car tires. Got 500 miles on 'em now.

I was startled by how much better they gripped the road ( Gription!! ) We are headed to Seattle in the morning, and it will be raining while we are up there, which is normal for the Northwest!

Its amazing how a much better new tires handles on the trike!! (Bumps,traction cornering)

Have you noticed a difference while turning the trike? I could tell on mine I am not using as much effort in the turns..

 

[Trent]

Oh yeah....Rides better and turns way easier too...I believe it has to do with the difference in the sidewalls..Comparing the Dunlops with the new tires when off the rims...the Dunlop sidewall is very thin and very spongy.... New car tire sidewalls are stiffer and way thicker...There is a huge difference..

 

[trikermutha]

Oh yeah....Rides better and turns way easier too...I believe it has to do with the difference in the sidewalls..Comparing the Dunlops with the new tires when off the rims...the Dunlop sidewall is very thin and very spongy.... New car tire sidewalls are stiffer and way thicker...There is a huge difference..

do you have the 60 or 65 on yours?? I think the dunlops are car tires too..I my goodyears they seem sponger. I think the sidewalls have a lot to do with the steering and absorbtion of the rode bumps..The grip is from the compound of the treads.

 

[Trent]

Mine is a 65...I have a thread about it on here somewhere..

 

[trikermutha]

The more I drive the trike with the new rear tires I am really surprised how smooth the trike rides now!! Steering seems like a lot less effort too.. I say a 35% maybe a bit higher improvement going over the bumps in the road..The bike doesnt jar you all over the place like the stock Dunlops..

 

[TheBobs]

Subscribed. Keep the reports coming

 

[trikermutha]

well got a few more miles on the new goodyears and am still very impressed with the handleing of the trike and cornering.. Less effort in my arms to steer and doesnt feel like I am fighting with the steering driving straight as with the Dunlops seems like a constant effort.

I do believe the lower profile tire helps the geometry/steering of the bike. Doesnt feel like it wants to wander as the dunlops did when cornering.

 

[Peter A.]

Sounds real good, let us know more as time goes on (and the rubber goes off, ha). Are you running factory recommended tire/shock air pressures? And we're you able to get a fair price on them vice the stock Dunlops?
Pete
:wave4:

 

[trikermutha]

Sounds real good, let us know more as time goes on (and the rubber goes off, ha). Are you running factory recommended tire/shock air pressures? And we're you able to get a fair price on them vice the stock Dunlops?
Pete
:wave4:

I am currently runiing around 30 psi..went to tire rack and bought what I wanted because they had the better price for that tire.80k tires they say..
Not sure about dunlop prices..I knew I wasnt going that route.

 

[JJHog]

Which Goodyear Tires did you get?

 

[Tuccandler]

Watching the tires to find all alternatives for when I need them.
Just a side note, I bought a MU85B16 MC 77H from online dealer. The tire delivered to my door was $168, Stealer wanted $260. Here's the web site you should take a look at.

American Motorcycle Tire - American Motorcycle Tire

Ride Safe,
RC

 

[JJHog]

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Good info! Thanks for posting. I am on my second set of (stock) rears, but will be giving some others a try when it comes time.

 

[msocko3]

Watching the tires to find all alternatives for when I need them.
Just a side note, I bought a MU85B16 MC 77H from online dealer. The tire delivered to my door was $168, Stealer wanted $260. Here's the web site you should take a look at.

American Motorcycle Tire - American Motorcycle Tire

Ride Safe,
RC

I've bought quite a few tires from them, can't beat their pricing.

 

[trikermutha]

Which Goodyear Tires did you get?

Goodyear Comfort Tread bought at Tire Rack. I bought the 60's versus the 65's.

 

[trikermutha]

I have used these guys a few times and free shipping ..

Chaparral Motorsports - Motorcycle Parts and Motorcycle Gear

 

[trikermutha]

Good info! Thanks for posting. I am on my second set of (stock) rears, but will be giving some others a try when it comes time.

wow two sets..How many miles did you get out of each set??

 

[DK Custom Products]

wow two sets..How many miles did you get out of each set??

I think it was around 32k when I pulled the first set. There was still good tread on them, but not enough to get to Alaska and back.

The second set has around 14k on it, some really rough miles thru the Yukon and up to the Arctic Circle. But they still are better than 50%.

 

[retiredff]

I know old thread.

Has anyone experimented with using a tire that is not as wide? Instead of a 205 maybe a 200 (I don't know if a 200 width exists this is an example). It seems to me a 205 is really wide and not needed when a P205 (passenger car tire) is used. Passenger car tires can support the weight of a trike fully loaded easily. I would think a narrower tire would increase MPG because of less drag.

THX

Tony

 

[PosseRider]

I know old thread.

Has anyone experimented with using a tire that is not as wide? Instead of a 205 maybe a 200 (I don't know if a 200 width exists this is an example). It seems to me a 205 is really wide and not needed when a P205 (passenger car tire) is used. Passenger car tires can support the weight of a trike fully loaded easily. I would think a narrower tire would increase MPG because of less drag.

THX

[h=3][/h]

Tony

SO far only see 195, no 200

 

[retiredff]

SO far only see 195, no 200

OK, would a 195/65/R15 work?

 

[RickDeVon]

I have the Goodyear Assurance Triple tred when I went with the Free Wheeler rears...my stock are being used on my lawn trailer....