d/s radial w/bias front question

george james · 05-05-2012, 11:26 AM

Do u d/s guys use radial on rear w/bias front tires. Is it ok? Wanna use 195 60 16 goodyear assurance triple tread and original factory tire onfront.

**markclark57** · 05-05-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by george james

Do u d/s guys use radial on rear w/bias front tires. Is it ok? Wanna use 195 60 16 goodyear assurance triple tread and original factory tire onfront.

I run a 205/60-16 GYTT and had the stock front on with it for several thousand miles and no troubles before it was time for a new front. I now have a stock size Avon Cobra Radial front motorcycle tire on the front.

It would help if you post what year/model you have. The 205 won't fit all of them.

george james · 05-05-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

I run a 205/60-16 GYTT and had the stock front on with it for several thousand miles and no troubles before it was time for a new front. I now have a stock size Avon Cobra Radial front motorcycle tire on the front.

It would help if you post what year/model you have. The 205 won't fit all of them.

My bad. 2011nomad. Just found the gytt doesn't come in 195 60 so am now lookin at dunlop sp sport. Thx

bigdave · 05-05-2012, 07:54 PM

I have ran a car tire for over 20000 miles with bias front tire have had no problem

Yellow Jacket · 05-05-2012, 09:57 PM

Bias front - radial rear is OK,
Radial front - bias rear is NOT OK.
Bias front - bias rear is OK.
Radial front - radial rear is OK.

05-05-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
george james Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: eastern nc Posts: 308	d/s radial w/bias front question Do u d/s guys use radial on rear w/bias front tires. Is it ok? Wanna use 195 60 16 goodyear assurance triple tread and original factory tire onfront. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2012, 07:54 PM	#4
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	I have ran a car tire for over 20000 miles with bias front tire have had no problem __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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05-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#5
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Bias front - radial rear is OK, Radial front - bias rear is NOT OK. Bias front - bias rear is OK. Radial front - radial rear is OK. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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