tire noise

[wingman]

does anyone else have trouble with the Michein pilot active, tire making noise when placed on backwards any wabbles, at slow speeds, when using the front break?<br />
how long does the tire last, compared to being placed on frontwards?<br />
There are 4 of us who have champion trike kits on our Honda Goldwings we all have the same issues.<br />
thanks Wingman

 

[john]

pilot active tire

i have read on gl1800riders forum that fellow with a csc [ i believe ] had that same problem when he had it mounted in reverse so he took the tire off and mounted the tire in the right direction put a few miles on and the tire smoothed out and no more wobbles also said the trike handled better. have also heard that you have to maintain 41 lbs of air at all times in that tire.

 

[robert]

pilotactiva

just put that tire on my champion trike. actually 4000 k ago. I had road noise for about the first 1000 miles then it was gone. My installer told me it would go about 20000 miles. gives a great ride. no sign of wear. i keep 41 pounds air at all times.