Tire question

[bigchazz]

Does the front and rear tire need to be same tread design? Like a Avon 300 Cobra on the rear and a venom on the front. What problem if any could result. Thanks

 

[standuprick]

I have ridden different tires on my sportbike before. The treads are more for water. Personally, I'd rather have the same front and rear. Same compound which would mean the same handling and grip to the road. I dont see an issue unless sombody can bring up a valid point.

 

[Mickeetwo]

Its not going to matter. I'm running a Cobra on the front and a Metzler on the rear. Can't tell any difference. Plus the Avon front tire is a Bias ply tire and all of the rear tires are radials.

 

[stlmikie]

It wont hurt the bike. And more than likelyunless you are some sort of pro rideryou would hardly notice.

 

[Brew]

No problems, I'm running that mix and have for the last two years...:2thumbs:

 

[1mndg]

Should not mix radial and bias tires. Handling characteristic are way too different. Not the best thing to do.

 

[nine lives]

Should not mix radial and bias tires. Handling characteristic are way too different. Not the best thing to do.

Agrees with 1mndg.:down:

 

[Mickeetwo]

Should not mix radial and bias tires. Handling characteristic are way too different. Not the best thing to do.

Your Dog came from the factory that way

 

[Mickeetwo]

From Dunlop.. Q. Can I change my tires from bias ply to radial or vice versa?
A.
Bias and radial tires have significantly different dynamic properties. They deflect differently, create different cornering forces, have different damping characteristics, as well as other differences. In order for radial tires to be introduced into the two-wheel market, it was necessary to change certain characteristics of the motorcycle. The introduction of the radial tire led to such things as modified frames, new steering geometries and suspensions. Therefore, it is recommended that a motorcycle be used with the type of tire construction that it came with originally. If a change is to be made, then it should only be done if the motorcycle or tire manufacturer has approved the change. Above all, do not mix bias ply and radial tires on the same motorcycle unless it is with the approval of the motorcycle or tire manufacturer.

In the custom world they have used them mixed on the same bike for years, ALWAYS with the bias on the front.

 

[Moespeeds]

Not a problem.