Tire for tire change
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You could do it, and many folk will run a rear up front. A front on the rear is a bit more risky. Mostly due to load carrying capacity. The rear of a bike is typically a little heavier, and becomes quite a bit more heavy with a rider and especially a passenger onboard. You'd want a tire that could handle the weight.
As for forces from braking or engine, both ends get quite a bit. The front from using the front brake effectively, the rear from the engine thrust. Either can handle it.
The biggest thing about turning the tires around has to do with tread pattern and the forces across the tread face and water displacement. If you'll look though, you'll see the thinking isn't consistent. Some saying have the tire rotate into the water V point first, some saying have the tire rotate into the water V point last. I know what works for a tractor on half flat tires pulling a plow through the dirt (V point first). I'm far less convinced that applies to the likes of a motorcycle tire in the rain. Especially when braking hard, when the forces are reversed to the direction of the V.
As for forces from braking or engine, both ends get quite a bit. The front from using the front brake effectively, the rear from the engine thrust. Either can handle it.
The biggest thing about turning the tires around has to do with tread pattern and the forces across the tread face and water displacement. If you'll look though, you'll see the thinking isn't consistent. Some saying have the tire rotate into the water V point first, some saying have the tire rotate into the water V point last. I know what works for a tractor on half flat tires pulling a plow through the dirt (V point first). I'm far less convinced that applies to the likes of a motorcycle tire in the rain. Especially when braking hard, when the forces are reversed to the direction of the V.
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