Rear Tyres By davec (Read 1,890 times)

[davec]

Where can I get rear tyres for my Zodiac?

Currently I got 270 30 14's.
But I can't find anything on line that size.
I tried golf cart sites, ATV sites, nuttin

Thanx

[Alleyoop]

Unfortunately you can on get that size from overseas(NATURALLY..HAHA) They are low profile tires you may be able to find none low profile tire for it but you would have to watch out for the tire hitting the fender underneath.

I had a hard time even with my 150 trike on the tires so I went with taller tires that I can get here in the states Actually win win for me more top end speed with taller diameter tires 3" taller tires than the piece of snit HARD AS ROCK tires that it came with.
Alleyoop

This is the best I could find here in the states the difference is the width of the tire:

www.franklingolfcar.com/14-Golf-Cart-Tires-s/512.htm

[rks]

I don't know much about trikes, even less about golf carts....just wondering...are golf cart tires really rated for highway use and speeds? ....Bob

[davec]

Alley
That just might work, or just call Jim and have him get some
But, no chit, them low profile ones on there now give a really hard ride.
I believe I've got plenty of room underneath the fender, but will check it out.
I don't need em yet, but wanna be prepared (like a good boy scout)
But $76 ea, damn, just like buying car/MC tyres. (a little less, but still a lot more than scooter tyres.

And, rks, this is just a toy, I don't take it on the hiway, just around town, grocery store, pick up chicks, stuff like that. But, a good thing to watch out for (premature failure)

And life goes on

Scoot on my friends and may God be with you on every ride, every day, any where.

D

[Alleyoop]

May 14, 2014 4:02:57 GMT -6 rks said:

I don't know much about trikes, even less about golf carts....just wondering...are golf cart tires really rated for highway use and speeds? ....Bob

Some are street tires and DOT and some are not so you have to watch out for that. Mine are street legal and dot approved and speed rated.
Alleyoop

[royldoc]

The rear tires on my magnum are trailer tires,they have a speed rating r3 up to 106 mph.

Roy

[kalee]

May 14, 2014 12:03:35 GMT -6 royldoc said:

The rear tires on my magnum are trailer tires,they have a speed rating r3 up to 106 mph.

Roy

Your right Roy, Red paint makes them go faster

kalee

[richardv]

Maybe a different rim size is called for.

[Alleyoop]

you can get 245/60 14s as well which are almost as wide as the ones on there and about 1 1/2 inchs taller.
Alleyoop

[richardv]

Wouldn't taller tires run counter to his inquiry about too much weight?

[davec]

May 16, 2014 9:41:54 GMT -6 richardv said:

Wouldn't taller tires run counter to his inquiry about too much weight?

I dunno.
Would taller vs wider net to zero?

And how much weight would it be?
1 or 2 lbs?
Hell, that's like if I ride before or after lunch.

Not really a deal breaker

[Alleyoop]

Got that right, eat a couple of BIG MACs with FRIES and a DRINK and there goes 1-2 lbs until you take a crap that is
but the good side is a little taller a little more top end with less rpms
Alleyoop

[richardv]

Here I was thinking he was looking for a cushier ride for his 'chick' magnet. Not to make it a better 'slider' hauler.

[davec]

May 16, 2014 20:47:28 GMT -6 richardv said:

Here I was thinking he was looking for a cushier ride for his 'chick' magnet. Not to make it a better 'slider' hauler.

She can slide on, up or in, I don't care
Hell, spent 30 minutes today just to get gas due to the people who wanted to talk about it.
Only one hot chick tho, but her mother was in a hurry

[richardv]

Hmmm! I may have to elaborate a little. Weight of a burger was discussed so I was going with that. I have been in one so I know you have White Castles down your way and from your self description so have you. For the younger crowd, White Castle burgers are rather small and for a "normal" individual six, yes 6, would be a normal serving. They are also old style so very greasy so you just pop them in your mouth and let them slide on down. Hence the nickname SLIDERS.

How many can your scooter carry? My Gold Wing could haul 18 with a chick on board.