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Post by leenark on Jan 12, 2012 8:39:08 GMT -6
He fella's let's talk front tires for the Magnum for a bit. I plan on replacing my front tire and I want to go up a size for a couple of reasons. 1) to correct the chino speedometer so that it will read correctly. 2) to provide a smoother ride 3) To elevate the front of the trike so that it equalizes ride height. Anybody change the front tire out yet and what size did you use and why. Mike I think you changed yours but with the stock size right?
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Post by mike6736 on Jan 12, 2012 8:52:14 GMT -6
Yes I went the same size, just was not thinking or woould have went up one sixe. Really made a difference even noticded when pushing the trike.
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Post by leenark on Jan 12, 2012 9:06:17 GMT -6
Mike what manufacturer did you use? Did you change it out or take it to bike shop. I'll probably do it myself but I need to figure a way to balance the mag wheel.
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Post by ger42 on Jan 12, 2012 13:41:03 GMT -6
I am planning to replace he rear tires with the 255's ($78 ea) and the front so I am interested in which front tire to get. A 130/70 on the front would be 1.03" greater in Diameter from stock. The 255/50 on the rear would be .77" greater in diameter. The only 130/70 I find are labeled as rear scooter tires. Would these be okay? This is the one,
Pirelli Diablo Performance Rear Scooter Tire for $51.99.
The width might kill me on the rears they would be 2.95" wider
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Post by mike6736 on Jan 12, 2012 14:40:29 GMT -6
Prielli SL26, looks like a good rain tire too. It is really strong walled and I paid them to install and change the speedo meter also that I ordered from Jim at Rapid Repair. It is easy to do yourself. I have not balanced it as It feels good.
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Post by mike6736 on Jan 12, 2012 14:49:15 GMT -6
Oh...the 255/50 are great that is what I got. Mine I hade to raise the rear deck 3/4 in as the hit with a passanger. I used 3/4 pvc deck material and cut and drilled to fit. Lee's was ok he didn't have to raise his??? The change of tires really made a huge difference, You will be pleased.
I just brought mine back to the house today, have decide to keep it and the Honda and use the trike just for a fun ride with the wife once in a while. My next project on it will be to make new spacers for the bolts that attach the hub to the swing arms...The material is very soft and the roller bearings have indented them and allow more movement. When I get done there will no play and a lot less vibrations
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Post by ger42 on Jan 12, 2012 15:01:17 GMT -6
Prielli SL26, looks like a good rain tire too. It is really strong walled and I paid them to install and change the speedo meter also that I ordered from Jim at Rapid Repair. It is easy to do yourself. I have not balanced it as It feels good. Mike I can only find the SL26 in the stock size 130/60I'd like to get a 130/70 |
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Post by leenark on Jan 12, 2012 15:56:09 GMT -6
Yepper I love the 255's on my Magnum. It's like an entirely different ride now. I believe I'm going to. I'm going to also get the 70 series front tire...I found them once before but I'll have to research again.
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Post by Alleyoop on Jan 12, 2012 16:14:42 GMT -6
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Post by mike6736 on Jan 12, 2012 16:34:31 GMT -6
To get a 130/70 had to go to an off brand and I didn't want to so I got the same size but wish I had got the next size up to correct the speed o readings
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Post by Alleyoop on Jan 12, 2012 17:03:10 GMT -6
Ok so from that response the front is a 13" tire.
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Post by mike6736 on Jan 12, 2012 20:19:13 GMT -6
Yes Al...sorry, the front is a 13 and rthe rears are 12.
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Post by ger42 on Jan 13, 2012 9:06:20 GMT -6
I found Pirelli GTS24 in 130/70 13 and Michelin Gold Std in 130/70 13
Pirelli are listed as front/rear the Michelin as front.
Found them on SMALLTIRES.COM
Still looking for rear cheaper than $78 each.
Update 1/14
I can't find the Pirelli GTS24 on the factory site listed as being a front/rear only rear.
The Michelin Gold STD is discontinued.
I may just buy 2 Michelin's if I can find them.
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Post by Alleyoop on Jan 13, 2012 10:12:46 GMT -6
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