I have back tire on front

[rocket51]

I just noticed that I have a back tire on the front of my Touring. I have heard that if you put a back tire on front it needs to be put on backwards. I have a lot of cupping on tire but lots of tread left. I am thinking of turning tire around. I took the wheel off but it appears that the wheel can't be turned around because of rotor difference, so I will have to remove tire and turn it around. Bike has been hard to handle in turns but has smoothed out some with miles, also bike has viberation in front at 80mph and above. I think the problem is that rear tire is made to grip the road and front tire is made to roll freely. Any suggestions appreciated, thanks, Tim.

 

[warp9.9]

Take it off and start over with a new one its safer that way.

 

[laraza]

What he said

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

Yep a couple hundred bucks is a small price to pay for your safety and peace of mind..

 

[MikeDeY]

Agreed. With only two tires on the ground you shouldn't be taking any chances!

 

[barbagris]

Me too

I have a rear on the front too - but mounted backwards - and by choice.

But Scott's hit it on the head. If it's dodgy - change it.

 

[mully95]

I learn something everyday. Rear on front mount it backwards. What's the advantages of this?

 

[CoxCharles]

I was also having same type of tire problem but by listening Warp my problem is solved to a level.
fixie bike

 

[barbagris]

I learn something everyday. Rear on front mount it backwards. What's the advantages of this?

The reverse mounting bit? rear wheels are designed to take stress the reverse of fronts. That simple.

Why mount a rear tyre up front? Now we enter in eccentricities. I wanted a "Z" rated 140/80 17" radial.

 

[rocket51]

Rear tires have more tread than front tires therefore they will last longer.