Tire Position

sturmannderss · 01-05-2011, 03:57 PM

Why can you not put a tire marked for a rear position, in the front position. For instance, Dunlop has a 150/80 16 in their D401 line, but it is marked for the rear. The front tire they match with has the same tread pattern. Other than the size, what is different?

**Jared** · 01-05-2011, 04:01 PM

I'll refer you to a discussion we had last week on the topic.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=20099

waterman · 01-05-2011, 04:02 PM

The tread is in reverse pattern for front and rear. All you have to do is reverse the direction of the tire. There is an arrow on the tire for direction of travel, just put it on in reverse so it is running backwards.

cactusjack · 01-05-2011, 04:33 PM

A rear tire on the front will usually last a lot longer, because the tread is thicker. Never tried it myself, don't know if it affects ride quality at all.

waterman · 01-05-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

A rear tire on the front will usually last a lot longer, because the tread is thicker. Never tried it myself, don't know if it affects ride quality at all.

I know of a couple of people who have done this. However, they went with a narrower tire on the front with a CT on the rear. They both really liked the handling.

sturmannderss · 01-06-2011, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys. I ended up purchasing a Dunlop D404(Front), but I will keep this in mind when it wears out.

fltekdiver · 01-08-2011, 12:05 AM

I've heard of several people running rear tires on the front, and both are C/T on different bikes. Some reverse the arrows , some don't

I never heard bad things about doing this, only they liked it, and were happy with the ride

mikeyger · 01-08-2011, 10:26 AM

I just ordered a dunlope 404 rear and I will put it on reversed like Mas tequilla has done. It sounds like after reading about this subject it is a pretty good idea and many people do this and are happy with the results,

sturmannderss · 01-12-2011, 01:45 PM

I don't understand the need for the tread reversal? Both tires rotate in the same direction in either position. Why would you reverse them. In theory, if you had a tread that expelled water out the side, by reversing, it would draw water in.....

waterman · 01-12-2011, 04:37 PM

The tread patterns are reversed on bikes. Reasons -- Front is positioned for maximum braking power and the rear is positioned for maximum grip on acceleration.

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sturmannderss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 117	Tire Position Why can you not put a tire marked for a rear position, in the front position. For instance, Dunlop has a 150/80 16 in their D401 line, but it is marked for the rear. The front tire they match with has the same tread pattern. Other than the size, what is different? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-05-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Tire Position I'll refer you to a discussion we had last week on the topic. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=20099 __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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01-05-2011, 04:02 PM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Tire Position The tread is in reverse pattern for front and rear. All you have to do is reverse the direction of the tire. There is an arrow on the tire for direction of travel, just put it on in reverse so it is running backwards. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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01-05-2011, 04:33 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Tire Position A rear tire on the front will usually last a lot longer, because the tread is thicker. Never tried it myself, don't know if it affects ride quality at all. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-06-2011, 03:41 PM	#6
sturmannderss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 117	Tire Position Thanks guys. I ended up purchasing a Dunlop D404(Front), but I will keep this in mind when it wears out.
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01-08-2011, 12:05 AM	#7
fltekdiver Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 341	Tire Position I've heard of several people running rear tires on the front, and both are C/T on different bikes. Some reverse the arrows , some don't I never heard bad things about doing this, only they liked it, and were happy with the ride
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01-08-2011, 10:26 AM	#8
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	Tire Position I just ordered a dunlope 404 rear and I will put it on reversed like Mas tequilla has done. It sounds like after reading about this subject it is a pretty good idea and many people do this and are happy with the results,
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01-12-2011, 01:45 PM	#9
sturmannderss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 117	Tire Position I don't understand the need for the tread reversal? Both tires rotate in the same direction in either position. Why would you reverse them. In theory, if you had a tread that expelled water out the side, by reversing, it would draw water in.....
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01-12-2011, 04:37 PM	#10
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Tire Position The tread patterns are reversed on bikes. Reasons -- Front is positioned for maximum braking power and the rear is positioned for maximum grip on acceleration. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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