ouch! new tire

[snuffcityrider]

Went to my dealer today to have him check out my rear tire, I thought that it looked a little flat on the bottom ( as in squared off), and he pointed out the cord that was showing through. The tire would stand on it's on when taken off the rim. No problem though, $400 dollars later and I'm out the door. I put 7200 miles on the tire, the dealer said that's pretty good mileage for a R3 tire. My wife about crapped her self when I told her. I think that works out to about 5.5 cents for a miles worth of rubber. What...do you do? Life goes on and I'm ready for another 7200 miles ( I hope). Next $ stop.... 10,000 mile check up. All of this maintenance is cutting into my bling money, ride safe and check your tires:bch:

 

[vonbonds]

If only your tire got replaced you was robbed! my dealer charges 200 for a tire and ~40ish to change it.

 

[GreyFox]

Rear Tire purchase

My dealer in Greenville SC just installed a new rear for $265 installed and out the door. Took over 2 hours however with no breaks. That was 7 days ago today. Just got back home from a 1,560 mile tour with the wife. Already has a flattened look to it. Bummers

 

[Sidecar Flip]

Blow that sucker up.....

Grey Fox:

You need to watch your tire pressure especially when riding 2 up. Keep it inflated to the maximum rated on the sidewall, I think it's 40Psi cold. Underinflated tires, especially radials really shortens tire life, cars or bikes.

 

[Toystoretom]

FWIW.... We've had more than one Captain comment that when riding two up it eats the rear tire faster... not implying that your passenger is... well... er... ahem... never mind

 

[Sidecar Flip]

Two and one half up.....

Tomo:

Are you maybe referring that a 'Whale on the tail is to no avail'................

 

[Gunshots]

I'm at 3600 miles and am already at the point where it howls in the corners. I find that annoying. the tread is still 3/32" but I am ready for a change. Every metzler I have ever had does the same thing. Next phase is shaking the rear rotar like a tamborine.. Going to order a Goodyear Eagle tomorrow. I'll never know until I try. Not meaning to start another debate here, I just tired of tires becoming a problem after so few miles, at least I have an option here.. :soapbox:

 

[RatBoy]

Hey Guns!

If you pop a car tire on the back, do you still need the kickstand?

I think it'd be funny as hell if it just stood straight up... What would the Hardly riders think then.

 

[Sidecar Flip]

Michelin Man....

I'm at 3600 miles and am already at the point where it howls in the corners. I find that annoying. the tread is still 3/32" but I am ready for a change. Every metzler I have ever had does the same thing. Next phase is shaking the rear rotar like a tamborine.. Going to order a Goodyear Eagle tomorrow. I'll never know until I try. Not meaning to start another debate here, I just tired of tires becoming a problem after so few miles, at least I have an option here.. :soapbox:

We do have to be careful about the car tire thing. Quite a few sidecar owners put a car tire on the back because the chair accelerates the tire wear as you can't ever get a perfect alignment with an offset 3 wheeler. The problem with a car tire is the shoulder. Even with a series 80 aspect ratio, there will be a pronounced 'edge' with the tire and you'll notice that edge as you lay the bike over in a corner. I considered mounting a car tire and then rounding the edge with a coarse wheel on the Metabo. The other problem is a car tire isn't designed for edge loads like you encounter on a bike. Good luck though. If you can deal with the car tire, let us know. Any less expensive alternative would be nice. I notice that Bart's tire is developing a flat spot in the middle. Wonder if that's from burnouts.

 

[Gunshots]

The tire Im looking at isn't really cheaper it's still $176.00 but I do expect to get more than 4000 miles out of it. I'm thinking that I'll tie a cement block to the left handle bar to keep it on the sidestand.