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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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I have a couple of MT90B16 "front" tires lying around the garage that have a good amount of tread left and was wondering if there'd be any real problem with running them on the rear. Is there something special about them (or missing from them) that would necessitate that they only be used on the front?

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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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Do some research and find out if they can handle the shearing action of torque during take off from a stop. The inner construction may not be compatible to the forces exerted on a rear tire.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Most bikes use different front and rear tyres. Fronts have different construction and tread pattern to rears. Frankly I wouldn't try it.

You say that they are lying around, but how long have they been doing that?! There should be a date code on them both and if they are more than 6-7 years old I suggest you leave them where they are!
 
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Load range is different for front and rear tires.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Lakerat
Load range is different for front and rear tires.
MT fronts and rears used on dressers are the same, at load range 74, or 827 pounds.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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I'll check the date codes next time I'm out in the garage. They'd be going on a 883 Sportster, so less weight and less torque to worry about...I wouldn't think about putting them on the back of a big twin, but thought it might be feasible on the little guy...
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
MT fronts and rears used on dressers are the same, at load range 74, or 827 pounds.
With respect, I beg to differ:
http://totalmotorcycle.com/photos/ti...unlop-D402.htm
http://totalmotorcycle.com/photos/ti...e3Bias-Ply.htm
http://totalmotorcycle.com/photos/ti...880Maraton.htm
http://totalmotorcycle.com/photos/ti...M41andAM42.htm
Avon was the only one I found that had the same load rating front and rear.
 
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Just ask yourself if the risk your taking is worth dieing for.Personally I think your just being cheap.If you cant afford a tire then dont ride the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Lakerat
You are arguing black is white! MT tyres are around 74 as I previously posted, as your links confirm. They are not a world apart.
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
You are arguing black is white! MT tyres are around 74 as I previously posted, as your links confirm. They are not a world apart.
Didn't mean to ruffle your feathers, just pointing out that the Avons are the only ones in my samples that have the same load rating front and rear. 72 and 74 aren't a world apart, but they are different, 783 vs 827.
I read your posts with interest and I am not arguing with you. Once again, respects.
 
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