DEBATE: Are quad tyres OK to use as FRONT trike tyres???

[Leevvii]

Are quad tyres OK to use on FRONT tyres for 3 wheeler trikes?

Local dealer suggests not, he claims that it wont allow the trike to steer well enough. I have thought about it, I assume its got to do with the curvature of the tyre, allowing the trike better grip and compensate for the rotational forces of trike steering. The squarer quad tyres are for a more stable balanced loading. So i suppose it has merit. In Australia, trike tyres are rare.

Does this affect the steering to any great degree?

[fabiodriven]

I've never tried to ride a trike with a square profile rear tire on the front so I cannot say from experience, but I'd imagine it would handle like crap.


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[RIDE-RED 250r]

I agree with Fabs.... I don't think that flatter profile quad front tires would work very well on a trike.

There are some quad fronts that have a more round profile I have seen some guys run with good results. But you will end up converting to a 10" front rim, very few if any quad fronts made for 11" rim like found on most sport/race type trikes.

[trikeguy2014]

What brand/size trike would you be using it on?

[DohcBikes]

There's really no such thing as a "quad tire". Tires are tires, they either have a flat/squared profile design, a rounded profile design, or something in between. The tread patterns will greatly affect steering ability as well. Each tire is application specific. Bottom line, choose a suitable tire in the correct size for your application and it'll be fine.

[fieldy]

Look at the new banner, roundies and square front tires running neck and neck from what i understand. Have you seen the Kenda front tire? Kenda 284 max a/t, 21x7x10. I have seen this tire on a ft championship trike. 10" wheels are under $150.

[nachop]

I bought a Kenda Front Max 23x8x11 for $58.87 shipped from Amazon.com. It is tire that I have used previously on my 250R with really good success.

[Leevvii]

I have an '84 200X, not for racing, but steering, no matter where you ride it, is always a nice bonus! My current front tyre is 23.5 x 8.00 x 11, Rear's 22 x 11.00 x 8, the walls are deteriorated and split pretty bad, probably be OK at low pressure, for a short period. Perhaps a tube might help, though i think they already have tubes?

Has anyone tried gluing / melting the cracked rubber back to normal?

[Jd110]

I've never heard of gluing or melting cracked rubber, but that's not saying it's never successfully been done -idk. I'd lean towards newer tyre.


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[Leevvii]

I like a challenge, always try to fix before replace, .....thats my scottish blood! LOL

[plevib]

As a former tire guy of 4 years I will warn you that glueing or melting won't do anything. It's not going to stay together (especially if a leak forms) and even if it does, it's not going to stop the tire from being rotten. You're not going to hurt anything trying glue but it's really not going to work. I really don't recommend trying to melt it together because rubber burns and it won't make anything better. The best option is obviously a new tire, but I totally understand.... shall we call it financial prioritizing? Or being broke haha.... been there many times! a tube is a good cheap option to take some of the stress off the old rubber to stretch it's lifespan a little

Not trying to be a jerk, do as you wish!



.....oh. ... and have fun breaking those beads!

[83ATC185]

I bought a Kenda Front Max 23x8x11 for $58.87 shipped from Amazon.com. It is tire that I have used previously on my 250R with really good success.

Couldn't be happier with the frontmax/holeshot combo on my 200x for trail and road riding, however if there is any mud at all a frontmax is a no-go.

Putting a square tire on the front that has aggressive tread like a holeshot seems like a recipe for disaster to me and my riding style. Then again I've seen a silverback on the front of a big red so as stated it has to do mostly with application/riding style...

[Leevvii]

Not trying to be a jerk, do as you wish!

no, i understand, thats the advice i was looking for. I just go on flights of fancy frequently. LOL

[Thorpe]

I ran ITP mud lites on all 3 corners of my BR and loved them....

[yaegerb]

I have an '84 200X, not for racing, but steering, no matter where you ride it, is always a nice bonus! My current front tyre is 23.5 x 8.00 x 11, Rear's 22 x 11.00 x 8, the walls are deteriorated and split pretty bad, probably be OK at low pressure, for a short period. Perhaps a tube might help, though i think they already have tubes?

Has anyone tried gluing / melting the cracked rubber back to normal?

Duder.....buy some tires

18 inch holeshots for rear
21 inch duro power trail for the front (note, you need a xowner10 inch front wheel and 86 200x front hub and file a little off the caliper)