Mad Dog Posted January 7, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2019 After reading many posts here, I have decided to stick with the stock size 150/80-16 on the front. I like the way the beefy tire looks, and haven't had too much of an issue horsing it around. Wherever I look to buy that size is listed as a rear tire though... am I missing something? Also, is there an opinion on which tire is the stickiest? TIA Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted January 7, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 7, 2019 Shinko 777 is what you want... (Wanna buy a watch?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted January 7, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 7, 2019 Just looking in my system at tires that size, which means I've either sold them or at least quoted them: Pirelli MT 66 Bridgestone G721 Kenda Kruz Shinko 777 Shinko Tour Master I have a friend with a set of the MT66 on his RSV and he loves them. Some manufacturers/models of tire will list that size as MV85-16. That is a common rear size though, keep a sharp eye out that you're getting a front tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted January 8, 2019 That is a common rear size though, keep a sharp eye out that you're getting a front tire. They are different? Never thought of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted January 8, 2019 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2019 They are different? Never thought of that Yes, generally front and rear are different. The carcass on a rear tire is designed to absorb the forward torque from acceleration. The carcass on a front is designed to absorb the reward torque from braking. The tread pattern will be different too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo3wheel Posted January 8, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 8, 2019 Use rear tires on the front of my RSV trike, but it is a different animal. Trike doesn't lean. Have mounted tires forward and reverse with no noticeable difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted January 8, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 8, 2019 Shinko Tourmaster or 777HD. Both can be had in stock sizes front and rear. I have them and love them for stickiness and ride. Downside...you won't get 10K out of a rear. I run them about 2 pounds under tire rated max.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graywulf Posted January 10, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2019 Maybe with the concrete roads {USA} you have to go sticky, but here (NZ) spray tar and chip, I can easily grind the boards on an RSV with Excedra's, and have the new battlecruise on the XV1600, both give plenty of grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted January 10, 2019 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2019 Only rear tire I have got 10k out of has been the Michelin Commander 2. I had over 5k on the Shinko when I traded it and it looked like it would go at least another 3 or so. Tire pressures is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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