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01-28-2017, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

This is interesting to read. I have the Avon trike specific front tire on my '16 and it is so much better than the OE Dunlop. I have had absolutely no issues in wet weather here in TX since I had it installed. Well over 4 k on it now. I have to ride a combination of narrow county all weather gravel road, county "paved" road aka seal coated all weather gravel and, state 2 lane to get to work daily. In fact, I can't wait to replace the OE rear tires with run flats.

Thought I'd jump in and add to the mix here. There was a thread on one of the trike forums that talked about run flats on the rear and I believe it was the consensus that they gave a very rough ride. Just wanted to give you a heads up Mikey before you drop the $$. Ride On might be a consideration as it will give you puncture protection as well as balancing the tires....

This article was on here a while back as well regarding the installation of a rear tire mounted backwards on the front. Good explanation.... http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/08/23/...by-avon-tyres/

I believe Kevin (DK) was running a rear on the front and was quite impressed with the performance... Maybe he will chime in here with more info...

Hope I didn't "tire" anyone out with this post....

Cheers
Doug

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01-28-2017, 07:40 AM

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I use Ride On at the moment. Love the stuff. In fact, I have it in the tires on the car as there are no run flats available for it. Which I might add, sucks imho for a Cadillac

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