Is it okay to run different front and rear tires?
It’s perfectly okay to run different sizes, brands, and types of tires on the front and rear. As you note, rears will wear faster due to carrying more of the load. The grip threshold is largely irrelevant, since the front and rear will be exposed to different forces and grip requirements.
What kind of tire do I need for MY 08 fxstbi?
Came stock with a 130mm width tire. A 140mm tire would probably fit with no mods. My 08 FXSTBI came with a 200. If you are wanting to go to a wider than your stock tire go with a 180. NOBODY I have ever talked with got any kind of decent wear from any brand 200 on any bike.
Do you run knobby front or rear tires?
Running a knobby up front and a less-knobby in the rear when mountain biking isn’t uncommon; you can get away with sliding the rear wheel in many situations but sliding the front is much more likely to produce a crash.
How is the rear wheel offset to the front wheel?
To make things more difficult, the rear wheel can be offset up to 15mm relative to the front (depending on model). So, the method is. 1. Support the bike 2. Hold a couple of 2 meter long straight edges against the rear wheel 3. Turn the bars as near parallel as possible to the straight edges 4. Measure the gaps A,B, C & D 5.
Are there any tires that go on the rear?
There is no “even if” to this one. Whether you own a front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive car, truck, or SUV, the tires with the most tread go on the rear. Don’t believe it? Watch this. 3. A tire is in danger of bursting if pressure exceeds the “max press” number on the sidewall.
Can you put rear wheel drive tires on front axle?
There can be exceptions, however. Some car manufacturers will recommend fitting the new tires to the front axle, for example, if the car is a front-wheel drive. Consult your vehicle manufacturer’s handbook or a tire specialist for further information. Some vehicles are factory-fitted with tires of different sizes between the rear and front axles.
Why do low profile tires have more grip?
The truth: The short sidewalls of low-profile tires enhance the tires’ response when the driver first turns the steering wheel. That gives the driver the (often false) feeling the tire has tons of grip.