I saw this bike (what looks to me to be a sportster 72) and think that the rear tire is the Shinko 240 Classic MT90-16 Dual Whitewall Front/Rear Tire (link beneath).

However, according to JPCycles, the tire does not fit on the 72.

Does anybody run this tire on there sportster 72?

If not, based on the specs is JP wrong and it would fit on a 72?

Any information is appreciated!

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/212-014

 

MT90-16 converts to 130-90-16. They list it as fitting 48s and Cs for front tire applications.
Running one on the rear would be a little narrower than the factory 150-80.
Should fit fine, but no opinion or endorsement offered here.

 

Appreciate the input!

So I can run this on the rear with no issues ?

 

Well I said no opinion or endorsements, but since you asked...
I believe that while it will fit, and give that cool retro look, performance will be limited on that tread pattern. Tires have evolved for a reason.
You want it for 'show' or 'go' ?
How you want to use it will give you the answer.

 

I'm a newer rider, but my typical riding pattern is mostly cruising.

I ride 4-5 times a week between 20 miles to 80 miles per cruise.

Some highway riding and otherwise basic roads.

 

That tire will absolutely fit on your rear rim. It will just be a tad stretched out. Just be advised, that that is an antiquated, half century old tread design that dates back probably more than the 5 decades they advertise.
Will the earth explode, and will you spontaneously combust if you install it...... No.
Just remember what your putting on your motorcycle. A replica of an antique tire.

 

Appreciate the input!

Would you classify the tread design in the same category as the Avon MKII Speedmaster?

I see a lot of people running that tire.

 

I have run both the Cheng Shen copy of the Avon Speedmaster, as well as the Avon Speedmaster, both being a copy of the decades old tire. I don't scrape my floorboards, I ride my bike. So I never had an issue with either. As far as I am concerned, for the average guy like me, the old school tread is just fine.

 

Being a newer rider, I don't ride aggressively getting low and scraping foot pegs.

Therefore, based on your feedback it sounds like the tire would be ok to run.

I just noticed that in the photo the front and rear tires are different.

While the rear is the dual whitewall shinko, the front appears to be the stock dunlop.

Is it frowned down upon to run two completely different tires up front and in the rear?

 

Brand-wise, no. Construction-wise issues may arise with radial/bias ply combos.
https://rideapart.com/articles/motor...on-radial-bias