Cougar Posted April 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 3, 2011 OK, first of all My bike is triked and it is amazing the side to side scrapping of the front tire and the wear it causes so forget about another new (front bike tire) then I was thinking of going with a M/C rear tire on the front to get better wear of of it. As I was searching I found that you darksiders are using a 165/80/15 on the rear of your bike, with that in mind I was wondering if that would work for me on the front as I have a brand new Nankang 165/80/15 sitting out in the garage, I matched it up with an older front M/C tire and the hight seems about right , did notice that the inner ring of the C/T was a bit smaller. now that might bike does not lean anymore would this work? boy it would last a lot longer I bet. Thanks for any help. Just racking my tiny brain. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted April 4, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2011 Not unless you've changed your front wheel out. The factory front wheel on an RSV is a 16 inch wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 4, 2011 Thanks FLB, would you happen to know of any C/T size that would work on the front (and fit ) as I do not lean the bike anymore ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 4, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Not unless you've changed your front wheel out. The factory front wheel on an RSV is a 16 inch wheel. Yea what he says. I looked around when I put a rear Dunlop on my trike and couldn't even find a comparable car tire in the size it needed. The car tires were just too wide for the rim and lack of clearances of the fender itself if trying to larger than the standard size. Almost all of the MC tire companies offer a rear tire in the size we need for the front so you'll have a wide varity of thread patterns / cost choices to choose from. Larry Edited April 4, 2011 by Carbon_One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted April 4, 2011 OK Larry, All I need now is the Dunlap Tire Size part number as there sizes are in strange lingo. I sent you an email about the earlier I am going to order whatever you have. Thanks, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 4, 2011 what I am seeing is the 314937 Dunlop D402 MU85B16 REAR is that correct? https://www.ronayers.com/ProductDetails/N/2103/SKU/1200155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 4, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Jeff I have the Dunlop D404 on my trike. As I said in a pm it has given me great wear and service with just under 10,000 miles on it and still has 1/4" of thread depth in the tires center. Here's a link from Jake Wilson -- http://www.jakewilson.com/productDetail.do?navTitle=Motorcycle+Tires&webCatId=57&navType=type&webTypeId=493&prodFamilyId=19444&listingId=&sizeAttr=5307 & from MC Superstore -- http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/9955/ITEM/Dunlop-D404-Metric-Cruiser-Rear-Tire.aspx?WT.ac=Recently_Viewed Ron Ayers -- https://www.ronayers.com/ProductDetails/N/2103/SKU/1200143 # 310515 Larry PS: check all dealers as some offer free shipping. Edited April 4, 2011 by Carbon_One added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted April 4, 2011 That is what I need , Yud da man Larry THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Rider Posted April 5, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 5, 2011 2 Cents worth.....Just changed out my Dunlop 404 (rear tire mounted backwards) with 16700 miles. Looked new...But...beginning to cup a bit. Noticed it real bad above 85. I've tried all the rest and with the rake I have (E-Z-Steer) the Dunlop is best for me...Bit pricy...but it works....(Beats Bridgestones shot at 6000 miles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted April 5, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 5, 2011 Hey Bob, Did you reverse that 404 or did you run it in the direction of the rotation arrow? Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 5, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 5, 2011 I'm not Bob but the 404 I have on the front I mounted with the arrow pointing forward in the normal direction of travel. I've never had a traction problem even in the heaviest of downpours. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted April 5, 2011 My new 404 will arrive tomorrow. :clap2:and I to will but the arrow in the foreword direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 6, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 6, 2011 My solution for this year is to run an E3 rear tire in the right front size. I'll loose the WSW of the 404 but the rear tires are blackwall only as you already know. The load rating and wear of the E3's is about the best on the market. Unfortunately I won't know about the wear until next year after a season of riding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 6, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 6, 2011 I had considered the E3 when I got the 404 but went with the 404 mainly for the thread pattern thinking it's shed water better. We'll check back with ya Bob at seasons end to see how well the E3 preforms. larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hig4s Posted April 6, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 6, 2011 OK, first of all My bike is triked and it is amazing the side to side scrapping of the front tire and the wear it causes so forget about another new (front bike tire) then I was thinking of going with a M/C rear tire on the front to get better wear of of it. As I was searching I found that you darksiders are using a 165/80/15 on the rear of your bike, with that in mind I was wondering if that would work for me on the front as I have a brand new Nankang 165/80/15 sitting out in the garage, I matched it up with an older front M/C tire and the hight seems about right , did notice that the inner ring of the C/T was a bit smaller. now that might bike does not lean anymore would this work? boy it would last a lot longer I bet. Thanks for any help. Just racking my tiny brain. Jeff Would antique car tires work??? http://store.cokertire.com/550-16-excelsior-blackwall-tire.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted April 6, 2011 Very interesting thanks much for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 6, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 6, 2011 The only problem I see with the antique type tires is they require a inner tube. But it's possible they would work. Have to check the rim width of the front wheel to see what else is comparable. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted April 6, 2011 Got my new tire today Larry !!!! being installed tomorrow.! thanks so much for all your help on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAINEAC Posted April 7, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 7, 2011 what I am seeing is the 314937 Dunlop D402 MU85B16 REAR is that correct? https://www.ronayers.com/ProductDetails/N/2103/SKU/1200155 I could be wrong but I think a 402 is a 404 with Harley Davidson printed on the sidewall.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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