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Want flat profile tires
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Sidecar Tires
I guess I'll answer my own question.Checked the net and found that Avon makes a Tripple Sidecar 3.50 X 19 for the front but no like tire for the rear,but Metzeler makes a flat profile tire called a K Block.I think I'll try this combination next.Both look flatter than the Avon SM Mark II's.
I guess I'll answer my own question.Checked the net and found that Avon makes a Tripple Sidecar 3.50 X 19 for the front but no like tire for the rear,but Metzeler makes a flat profile tire called a K Block.I think I'll try this combination next.Both look flatter than the Avon SM Mark II's.
grafikfeat
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I was running the same tire on the front of my bike as on the hack and a car tire on the rear. I put a K Block on the hack two years and 17K miles ago. I'll get another year easy.
I'd put on on the front of the bike but the profile prohibits it as it hit the fender.
No complaints other than it's tubed.
It seems Motorcycle Superstore no longer carries the K Block.
Just the AVON Sidecar Tire.
I'd put on on the front of the bike but the profile prohibits it as it hit the fender.
No complaints other than it's tubed.
It seems Motorcycle Superstore no longer carries the K Block.
Just the AVON Sidecar Tire.
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angysdad
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I ran the Avon Tripple duty Sidecar 3.50 X 19 on a GL1000 rig. Worked fine and wore well.
Hey GrafikFeat
I'm not quite clear on your post,exactly what tires are on your hack and bike.You mentioned car tire on the back,is this on a nonstock rim.I have Lesters 3.50 x 19 up front and 4.00 x 18 on the back,sputnic side which uses 4.00 x 18 also. The Avon SM MCII 3.50 x 19 rubbed at the top of the front fender bolts so I raised the stock front brace/fender bracket 3/8 inch. Did you mean the Avon tripple front tire rubbed,an if so was at the sides and or the top. Thank You !
I'm not quite clear on your post,exactly what tires are on your hack and bike.You mentioned car tire on the back,is this on a nonstock rim.I have Lesters 3.50 x 19 up front and 4.00 x 18 on the back,sputnic side which uses 4.00 x 18 also. The Avon SM MCII 3.50 x 19 rubbed at the top of the front fender bolts so I raised the stock front brace/fender bracket 3/8 inch. Did you mean the Avon tripple front tire rubbed,an if so was at the sides and or the top. Thank You !
grafikfeat
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I confuse people... It ain't you... 
I have a Ural on R1200C.
The front tire is a Pirelli MT66... Which I also had on the sidecar. As it was modified to accept the front rim to facilitate 'rotating' the tires.
Once I put the K Block on the hack rotating was impossible as the square shoulder hit the fender. It's not adjustable on a "C".
The rear tire is a car tire on the stock 15" rim.
18" Front and 15" Rear and 18" Hack.
I have a Ural on R1200C.
The front tire is a Pirelli MT66... Which I also had on the sidecar. As it was modified to accept the front rim to facilitate 'rotating' the tires.
Once I put the K Block on the hack rotating was impossible as the square shoulder hit the fender. It's not adjustable on a "C".
The rear tire is a car tire on the stock 15" rim.
18" Front and 15" Rear and 18" Hack.
grafikfeat
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Well... (holding tongue) the K Block is 18 X 4.00.
You asked if anyone used it. At least that's that I got out of your question.
I do use it. Just not on a R100.
You do the RELEVAVT Math.
But don't worry. I'll let you answer your own question again and leave it at that.
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SIDECARGUY
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Car tire on the R1200C
That tire looks great on the 1200C. what is the brand and tire size you used?
Thanks
Sidecarguy
That tire looks great on the 1200C. what is the brand and tire size you used?
Thanks
Sidecarguy
grafikfeat
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Oooops... Sorry for the delay... I picked it up at a shop out here called Les Schwab.
195 70/15 ...and 50k rated...
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Sidecar Rig Tires
I have used the Metzeler Block K 3.50x18 for 25 years on two rigs, both front and back. It gives good mileage and good road traction. I have also used the Avon Safety Mileage 3.50x18. It is not marketed for sidecar use, but does well. It is more expensive than the Metzeler. My current rig, a 1987 K100LT with Hannigan sidecar, has a Metzeler on the front and automotive radials on automotive rims on the back and sidecar. Your back rim appears to be a motorcycle rim. I have heard that that is not a safe practice. Your call.
I have used the Metzeler Block K 3.50x18 for 25 years on two rigs, both front and back. It gives good mileage and good road traction. I have also used the Avon Safety Mileage 3.50x18. It is not marketed for sidecar use, but does well. It is more expensive than the Metzeler. My current rig, a 1987 K100LT with Hannigan sidecar, has a Metzeler on the front and automotive radials on automotive rims on the back and sidecar. Your back rim appears to be a motorcycle rim. I have heard that that is not a safe practice. Your call.
grafikfeat
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