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(@Sidcar)
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Hi folks
I'm running an Austone taxi tyre on the rear of my GL1500/Oxford outfit so now that the front tyre is nearly worn out what do I replace it with?

Sid


 
Posted : April 26, 2015 10:09 pm
 VLAD
(@vlad)
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I use pilot active rear tire 130/70-18.


 
Posted : April 27, 2015 4:02 am
(@aceinsav)
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Same here and I'm very happy with the performance


 
Posted : April 27, 2015 4:52 am
(@SidehackRalf)
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That's what I use, good tyre.


 
Posted : April 27, 2015 5:50 am
(@Sidcar)
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Hi, I'm just about to part with some of my hard earned cash for Pilot Active tyre when I'm told that Avon make a Cobra Trike tyre. Has anyone used one if so are they any good. The tyre needs to be VERY good as it's twice the price!

Sid


 
Posted : August 12, 2015 10:54 pm
(@fastjoe)
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When you run a rear on the front which way to you have the rotation arrow? Same as it would be if it was on the rear? or backwards?


 
Posted : August 13, 2015 1:23 am
(@Hack__n)
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Reverse the directional arrow. A front tire uses the tread design for braking. A rear use it for traction. Reversing the arrow allows more braking traction on the front wheel.

Lonnie


 
Posted : August 13, 2015 8:17 am
(@fastjoe)
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Thank you.
Does it still work well in the rain? Have you noticed any issues?
My apologies for the hijack.


 
Posted : August 13, 2015 10:17 am
(@Hack__n)
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Might be a bit better in the rain since the front tire does the brunt of the braking.

Lonnie


 
Posted : August 13, 2015 1:25 pm