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sjbiat

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on: August 12, 2024, 12:39:02 pm
My outfit needs a new front tire.  I've been using the stock bullet tire.  Does anyone have advice about alternatives.

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Reply #1 on: August 12, 2024, 02:14:45 pm
Duro HF308 is a "street universal, the HF307 is a trials universal. They wear well and are fine for the speeds these machines run. The 3.50 x 19 fits the front of my pe-unit Bullets with no mods, the 4.00x19 you'll likely need to raise the fender. 3.50x19  is good for 500 pounds, the 4.00x19 about 700. Prices range from $60 to $100 depending where you buy them. Walmart sometime have them.

https://www.denniskirk.com/duro/hf308-tire.pfp544252.prdf
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Reply #2 on: August 12, 2024, 10:13:13 pm
Heidenau and Avon make tires specifically designed for sidecar rigs.  Pricey though.

https://www.heidenautires.com/shop-heidenau/
https://www.avontyres.com/en-us/tyres/sidecar-triple-duty


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Reply #3 on: September 25, 2024, 05:48:05 pm
Thank you.  Unfortunately whey don't seem to sell the 3.50x18 tire needed for the RE front wheel.
stephan
09 C5 with Cozy sidecar now
formerly
97 Motoguzzi
94/02 Ural
85 BMW R80
64 BMW R60/Hollandia/Steib
61 BMW R69/Watsonian
60 Pugeot