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Rear tire for traction

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Bill Rebman, Mar 12, 2013.

  1. Bill Rebman

    Bill Rebman New Member

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    does anyone here know of the best or a good 150/16 rear tire to use on the street / strip for maxium traction?
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    for what bike, sport bike, crusier, bagger, metric, harley, crotch rocket, sporty...
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    Wet...Dry...Or wet and dry conditions...Are you concerned about tire life? I think your answers will be all over the place as we all have our favorites...
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    Dunlop Elite 3
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    dont think the type of bike matters that much... it is the availibility of the tire size that only a few manufactures have..I need a 150/16 , The bike is a 92 Harley FXR Low rider..it produces a lot of power and when I go to the drag I want the max traction available short of a racing slick and it needs to be streetable also... thanks for the reply
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    I am looking for dry conditions like you normally have on the street or track
    I do not care about mileage my
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    I am looking for dry conditions like you normally have on the street or track
    I do not care about mileage
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    Dunlop GT 501 Sport Bias, 150/80 16 at m/c superstore
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    have you any experience testing tires at a drag strip?
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    Nope. I'm sure you can get recommendations from your local indy. Or at the track.
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Avons venoms are sticky, you might want a different tire for the track and for the street.
    I had two sets of wheels for my corvette, one for the track with drag radials, not worth shidt on the street, other with street tires.

    Kirby is a member here, Prodrag1340 and he races, would be a good question for him..
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  13. Bill Rebman

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    thanks for the reply
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