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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 10:06 AM
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Have a 98 Ultra with a Champion trike kit. The front tire crown wear is terrible as there is no leaning. Thinking of going to a trike specific or car tire.

Currently running stock HD Dunlop D 402F MT 90B16 72H. Wouldn't mind going a size skinnier. Alum. mag front wheel. Thanks. Ken
 
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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 10:12 AM
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Check out the Avon Cobra Trike tire...specific for trike front.
 
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From pics I see Avon Cobra has no tread on the crown. Not good. Car tire would seem better... dunno what size would be compatible with existing front tire. Have Cooper Grand Touring on rear axles. Ken
 
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Our group runs the rear Dunlop MU85R 16. Does everything better than stock, braking and water dispersion is excellent,

getting 40,000+ miles
 
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Originally Posted by rlh7677
Our group runs the rear Dunlop MU85R 16. Does everything better than stock, braking and water dispersion is excellent,

getting 40,000+ miles
Thanks, rlh, will check that one out....40k sounds good.
 
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