Rear tire for front of trike? - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

itsmikey · 01-15-2013, 05:16 PM

My wife owns an `04 lehman Romani trike 800cc. Think I should replace the front tire with a same sized REAR tire since it wont lean?? Can/should I REVERSE the tread as well??

beezer · 01-15-2013, 05:42 PM

Sure, also find car tires the proper size for the rear and you will not only be double darkside but triple dark. You'll get alot of mileage and a better ride.

itsmikey · 01-15-2013, 05:52 PM

The thing is the size. I can get a motorcycle rear tire in the 130/90/16 size. not sure of any car tire that would fit....

472viper · 01-15-2013, 05:56 PM

You should put an original size motorcycle tire on the front of your wife's trike.

Trikes require enough upper body strength as it is to turn, (because it don't lean), anything larger is going to make steering heavier.

Duffy · 01-15-2013, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 472viper

You should put an original size motorcycle tire on the front of your wife's trike.

Trikes require enough upper body strength as it to turn, (because it don't lean), anything larger is going to make steering heavier.

+1

Skrapiron · 01-15-2013, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 472viper

You should put an original size motorcycle tire on the front of your wife's trike.

Trikes require enough upper body strength as it to turn, (because it don't lean), anything larger is going to make steering heavier.

+2

You will not get any wear advantage by putting a rear tire in the front, either.

cali-c50 · 01-15-2013, 10:05 PM

I also agree with the Vipe, the steering on a trike is the same geometry as on the motorcycle, as nothing has changed up front.

beezer · 01-16-2013, 04:39 AM

People put rear tires on the front of heavy cruisers and the tire you would be putting on the front of this bike sounds pretty small so disregard the naysayers advice. If your wife is larger than a small child and isn't going drifting she'll be fine.

Hope this helps

itsmikey · 01-16-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 472viper

You should put an original size motorcycle tire on the front of your wife's trike.

Trikes require enough upper body strength as it is to turn, (because it don't lean), anything larger is going to make steering heavier.

130/90/16 IS the original size. I can get a rear in the same size. It`s that I`ve heard where trikers have put rear tires in the front end and then REVERSED the tread

Jendesigner · 01-16-2013, 11:31 AM

As far as a car tire, you have spokes. Unless you are going to a cast wheel or sealing the spokes bike tire makes sense. Rear tires are reversed in front because of the way water is dealt with, pattern of treads, if you use on front, reverse tire.

Welcome to the site, is your wife on the site?

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itsmikey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rear tire for front of trike? My wife owns an `04 lehman Romani trike 800cc. Think I should replace the front tire with a same sized REAR tire since it wont lean?? Can/should I REVERSE the tread as well??

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beezer Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 21,541 Thanks: 323 Thanked 422 Times in 269 Posts	Sure, also find car tires the proper size for the rear and you will not only be double darkside but triple dark. You'll get alot of mileage and a better ride. __________________ WFNR 2005-2007: one of these 2007-present: one of those Accessories to date: this and that, oh and one of them

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472viper Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Dak. Sioux Falls Posts: 23,725 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,516 Times in 1,193 Posts	You should put an original size motorcycle tire on the front of your wife's trike. Trikes require enough upper body strength as it is to turn, (because it don't lean), anything larger is going to make steering heavier. __________________ 2006 M50/C50/109fender/ SE 50 wheels and HD bags 2007 1600 Kawasaki ClassicSOLD 2008 FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary #1387 USAF 1973-1977 SoDak ANG 1977-2010 Run my fingers across the bars of his cage and make the little monkey dance

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beezer Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 21,541 Thanks: 323 Thanked 422 Times in 269 Posts	People put rear tires on the front of heavy cruisers and the tire you would be putting on the front of this bike sounds pretty small so disregard the naysayers advice. If your wife is larger than a small child and isn't going drifting she'll be fine. Hope this helps __________________ WFNR 2005-2007: one of these 2007-present: one of those Accessories to date: this and that, oh and one of them

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itsmikey Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The thing is the size. I can get a motorcycle rear tire in the 130/90/16 size. not sure of any car tire that would fit....

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Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,805 Thanks: 5 Thanked 486 Times in 421 Posts	As far as a car tire, you have spokes. Unless you are going to a cast wheel or sealing the spokes bike tire makes sense. Rear tires are reversed in front because of the way water is dealt with, pattern of treads, if you use on front, reverse tire. Welcome to the site, is your wife on the site? __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

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