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~ Ron ~
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« on: March 08, 2015, 10:52:27 AM »
what tire are you putting on the front that is a rear tire turned around......I have a 2000 standard
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old2soon
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Willow Springs mo
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2015, 12:02:46 PM »
140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233

Williamsburg, KY
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2015, 12:06:02 PM »
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 12:02:46 PM
140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.

They use a smaller one for trikes? Stock size would be 150/80/17 wouldn't it?
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Highbinder
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2015, 02:29:13 PM »
We're running a Bridgestone Battlewing size 150/70/17 this tire is a little smaller in diameter but is no problem, it does throw the speedo off about 3-5 miles per hour, as far as handling and the extra rubber on the road we can adjust for the speed in difference....it puts an extra inch on the ground and almost double the amount of rubber thickness...I get the tire from Jake Wilson Tires free shipping to the door for $117...can't beat that and it's a radial tire...here's a pic...
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old2soon
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2015, 02:53:54 PM »
Quote from: KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood) on March 08, 2015, 12:06:02 PM
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 12:02:46 PM
140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.

They use a smaller one for trikes? Stock size would be 150/80/17 wouldn't it?
        A REAR tire TURNED around-reverse the rotation putting a rear tire in the lead. Rear tires have a deeper tread and are "lapped" differently. Hope my explanation is clear!  2funny RIDE SAFE.
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check.  1964  1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Williamsburg, KY
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2015, 03:50:47 PM »
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 02:53:54 PM
Quote from: KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood) on March 08, 2015, 12:06:02 PM
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 12:02:46 PM
140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.

They use a smaller one for trikes? Stock size would be 150/80/17 wouldn't it?
        A REAR tire TURNED around-reverse the rotation putting a rear tire in the lead. Rear tires have a deeper tread and are "lapped" differently. Hope my explanation is clear!  2funny RIDE SAFE.

I understand the reversing direction of a rear tire. What I missed is why you quoted a smaller then stock size of even a front tire.
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old2soon
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2015, 04:27:16 PM »
Quote from: KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood) on March 08, 2015, 03:50:47 PM
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 02:53:54 PM
Quote from: KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood) on March 08, 2015, 12:06:02 PM
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 12:02:46 PM
140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.

They use a smaller one for trikes? Stock size would be 150/80/17 wouldn't it?
        A REAR tire TURNED around-reverse the rotation putting a rear tire in the lead. Rear tires have a deeper tread and are "lapped" differently. Hope my explanation is clear!  2funny RIDE SAFE.

I understand the reversing direction of a rear tire. What I missed is why you quoted a smaller then stock size of even a front tire.
    When I had a rear up front closest I could get was the 140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check.  1964  1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240  2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233

Williamsburg, KY
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2015, 04:47:30 PM »
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 04:27:16 PM
Quote from: KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood) on March 08, 2015, 03:50:47 PM
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 02:53:54 PM
Quote from: KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood) on March 08, 2015, 12:06:02 PM
Quote from: old2soon on March 08, 2015, 12:02:46 PM
140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.

They use a smaller one for trikes? Stock size would be 150/80/17 wouldn't it?
        A REAR tire TURNED around-reverse the rotation putting a rear tire in the lead. Rear tires have a deeper tread and are "lapped" differently. Hope my explanation is clear!  2funny RIDE SAFE.

I understand the reversing direction of a rear tire. What I missed is why you quoted a smaller then stock size of even a front tire.
    When I had a rear up front closest I could get was the 140-80-17. RIDE SAFE.

Gotcha, Thanks  cooldude
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2015, 05:31:26 PM »
Same reason I'm running a 140 75 Michelin Commander II.... that's as close as you can get to 150 80 in that tire.  A good tire that's close to OE size, you cannot really tell the difference. (though your speedo might)
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