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Another tire question 13 Apr 2006 09:13 #39191

GI Topic Author Offline User Posts: 19 Thank you received: 0	What is the harm, if any, of putting a tire labled "Front" on the rear? Chris 1979 KZ1000 Shaft Drive w/Vetter Luggage 1972 Yamaha JT60 1983 Yamaha DT100 1996 KZ1000P...gone, but not forgotten. ;(
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Another tire question 13 Apr 2006 09:38 #39197

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Some manufacturers sell a combo tire. It has two directional arrows. Mounts one way for front and the other for rear. Why? Dominant stresses are in opposite directions on front and rear. Aside from a bi-directional tread pattern, I don't see any difference in construction between these and those sold as 'front'. I'm talking bias ply here. Don't know about radials.

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Another tire question 13 Apr 2006 12:20 #39240

GI Topic Author Offline User Posts: 19 Thank you received: 0	Duck wrote: Why? -Duck I'm thinking about putting a lower profile tire 120/70x18 out on the rear, but the only tires that I can find in that size are labled "Front". Chris 1979 KZ1000 Shaft Drive w/Vetter Luggage 1972 Yamaha JT60 1983 Yamaha DT100 1996 KZ1000P...gone, but not forgotten. ;(
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Another tire question 14 Apr 2006 04:42 #39420

BSKZ650 Offline User Posts: 2064 Thank you received: 14	I wouldnt do it, there is a reason they say front on them, the internal construction of the tire will be differant, need to carry a load and driving force on the rear 77 kz650, owned for over 25 years 77 ltd1000, current rider 76 kz900, just waiting 73 z1,, gonna restore this one piglet, leggero harley davidson SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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