Rear CT for RGU with Sidecar
#1
05-28-2018, 11:15 AM
Rear CT for RGU with Sidecar
I am mounting a Hannigan Twin classic sidecar on a 2017 RGU. Rear tire is 180/65B16. The sidecar already has a CT on it. While a proper mounted Sidecar will run at any speed you wish , 80 Mph is my target speed.
Suggestions on CT for this set up . Not planning on racing it ,but would like it to handle right.
Suggestions on CT for this set up . Not planning on racing it ,but would like it to handle right.
#2
05-28-2018, 12:39 PM
I just mounted a 205/55-16 Hankook in place of the same size tire and it fits and functions great! Also look at 195/55 or 195/60 sizes. Plenty of tires available between those three options. Just pick what you like and go with it. The lack of a lean angle with a SC will allow you to choose basically any tire that you like. I picked the one I did due to its slightly rounded shoulders and tread profile. So far it has performed flawlessly in every situation I've had it in. Personally, I'd shoot for a 205 width with a sidecar due to the lateral loading on the tire. You'll have as much tire on the ground as possible. I haven't checked my speedo against GPS yet but it seems it's running pretty true on the speedo according to where I run in traffic. 80mph is no issue, and I'm sure it won't be for you either.
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#3
05-28-2018, 01:33 PM
I just mounted a 205/55-16 Hankook in place of the same size tire and it fits and functions great! Also look at 195/55 or 195/60 sizes. Plenty of tires available between those three options. Just pick what you like and go with it. The lack of a lean angle with a SC will allow you to choose basically any tire that you like. I picked the one I did due to its slightly rounded shoulders and tread profile. So far it has performed flawlessly in every situation I've had it in. Personally, I'd shoot for a 205 width with a sidecar due to the lateral loading on the tire. You'll have as much tire on the ground as possible. I haven't checked my speedo against GPS yet but it seems it's running pretty true on the speedo according to where I run in traffic. 80mph is no issue, and I'm sure it won't be for you either.
#4
05-28-2018, 02:02 PM
I'm familiar with your other sidecar projects here. You do good work. I don't see why on a trike or sidecar rig a front CT wouldn't work. The issue would be finding something suitable in that size. I'll be going to a 150 rear tire on the front of my bike this next tire change, and eventually would love to do a 180 wheel/tire swap up front. I'd give a serious look at Avon's front tire specifically made for a heavy trike to run on the front of your setup. I don't have any first hand experience with it but logic says that if it's more than another marketing ploy, it would do well on a sidecar setup or even a bike looking for good front tire mileage. I haven't ruled it out myself.
#5
05-28-2018, 02:34 PM
I'm familiar with your other sidecar projects here. You do good work. I don't see why on a trike or sidecar rig a front CT wouldn't work. The issue would be finding something suitable in that size. I'll be going to a 150 rear tire on the front of my bike this next tire change, and eventually would love to do a 180 wheel/tire swap up front. I'd give a serious look at Avon's front tire specifically made for a heavy trike to run on the front of your setup. I don't have any first hand experience with it but logic says that if it's more than another marketing ploy, it would do well on a sidecar setup or even a bike looking for good front tire mileage. I haven't ruled it out myself.
#6
06-05-2018, 03:27 PM
#7
06-17-2018, 11:19 AM
I am mounting a Hannigan Twin classic sidecar on a 2017 RGU. Rear tire is 180/65B16. The sidecar already has a CT on it. While a proper mounted Sidecar will run at any speed you wish , 80 Mph is my target speed.
Suggestions on CT for this set up . Not planning on racing it ,but would like it to handle right.
Suggestions on CT for this set up . Not planning on racing it ,but would like it to handle right.
Installed it myself, using a modified Harbor Freight tire machine and used "Ride On" tire sealer/balancer, along with a 90 degree valve stem.(Which these bikes should have had from the factory).
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#8
06-18-2018, 08:17 AM
I will be looking into this more. Swaping out my front end is done. The bike works just fine without the side on it . So I have to really think about this. It was looking like once I did all the front end work it might not handle well without the side car. that was incorrect.
Thanks for the information . Post more as you get some miles on it.
Your rig looks sharp. My 2016 was that color .
Thanks for the information . Post more as you get some miles on it.
Your rig looks sharp. My 2016 was that color .
#10
08-19-2018, 04:12 PM
The hack tire would be to small . I will still be looking into the CT down the road. I am about due for a new rear tire on the bike by the time the Hack is done . Already setup a new rear tire while the hack is installed .My other bike with a side car on it does not do bad at all on tires. But it is ligher by a lot.