2006 Nomad Front Wheel Question

metalman · 03-24-2010, 08:27 AM

Is the front wheel on a Nomad symmetrical except for the valve stem angle? I'd like to know if it can be turned around. The reason is that I am running a rear tire on the front that was mounted with the direction arrow pointed backward and now I would like to run it with the arrow pointing forward.

cactusjack · 03-24-2010, 08:41 AM

Shouldn't hurt anything. Your front and rear wheel spokes will be oriented in different directions, that's all.

phenrichs · 03-24-2010, 04:16 PM

Depends on whether or not it is a radial. I believe there is something to the direction of revolution on a radial tire. You may notice a difference in handling.

metalman · 03-24-2010, 08:34 PM

The tire is an Avon Venom rear tire and it handles very well. In fact when I first put it on, it made the bike with a car tire on the back take the curves as if it had the OEM rear tire. However, I've been told that running a tire with V grooves mounted backwards could cause hydroplaning.

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phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	2006 Nomad Front Wheel Question Depends on whether or not it is a radial. I believe there is something to the direction of revolution on a radial tire. You may notice a difference in handling.
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metalman Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: KY (summer) - FL (winter) Posts: 144	2006 Nomad Front Wheel Question The tire is an Avon Venom rear tire and it handles very well. In fact when I first put it on, it made the bike with a car tire on the back take the curves as if it had the OEM rear tire. However, I've been told that running a tire with V grooves mounted backwards could cause hydroplaning.
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