Maybe before you put it on next Spring, you could ask real tire specialists what are the risks of mounting a 175mm tire on a rim designed for a 140mm tire? Maybe it's just me but I would, out of respect for my loved ones, especially my kids.

Plus I would ask the same specialists what's the risk of using a van tire, yes I wrote van tire, not car tire, because the tire you're talking about is a van tire with a V speed rating.

Yeah, I checked the web looking for the tire you're talking about and there's only one in this size. Not 2, one! It's the Vredestein Comtrac and it's a van tire!!

Pass around what you're smoking, dude, that must be some good stuff!

Unreal!

 

I am thinking of going the opposite direction. I think I might put a bicycle tire on mine because it will be much less rolling resistance and you can pick them up pretty cheap at Walmart of Kmart, sure some of you guyz are laughing and others are going to chime in saying it is dangerous but I am pretty sure I know what I am doing. Lot of people will be coming around to my way of thinking after I show I am getting 20 more mpg with the set up and also top speed should be increased to to less rotating mass.

 

I like your way of thinking. Outside the box. You can call it the "FlipSide" or something catchy like that. Hey I know, fill them with helium to reduce the weight, that should gain you a few more miles per gallon. I was thinking about getting me some Amish buggy wheels for mine.

 

Probably won't get too many miles out of it, But what the chit, It'll be a snap to put on...lol

 

But if you take the cost of the tire and the mileage he'll get on it, factor in the fuel he'll be saving Then compare that to the cost of a C/T and he'll come out ahead in the long run. I, on the other hand, am looking into the Amish buggy wheel, as they aren't pnuematic but SOLID rubber. I should get some serious miles on that puppy, especially if I get the harder compund ones. I know i'm safe, my neighbors cousins veterinarian works on some Amish peoples horses and he said I would be fine!!

 

yea besides buggy wheels have been around a long time and not too many horror stories of buggy crashes due to buggy wheel problems. For me tho I am not in amish country so bicycle tires are still easier to find locally. I am not actually too concerned with mileage as I plan on just using this bike as an investiment and I don't want to put too many miles on it and hurt my collector value.

 

When you get um mounted up, give us some feedback on how they handle in the twisties.

 

Oh for sure. I plan on some sweet youtube videos as well. I was talking to my son, (he's 14 and really into BMX bikes), so i'd say he's more than qualified to give his opinion. Anyways, he said that you should be fine with a bicycle tire, he would recommend that you go with a 26" one off of a Cannodale mountain bike, said they are really saweeeet!! (his term, not mine) and he thinks you'll be more than happy with the performance. You should be carefull for the first 250 feet or so, smething to do with the chemical compounds of the tire still breaking in or some such ther crap. oh yeah, and try to get them to bead at 18.25 Lbs of air and if you run 22 Lbs in them you shouldn't have to worry about countersteer. Let me know how they work.

 

sounds like your son knows what he is talking about and certainly that is more than enough proof that my idea is sound, thanks for the expert advice, I was certain tis was going to work but now there is no doubt it is safe. I figure real world application is better then any tire engineer could provide.

 

Engineers are overrated They are just about making money for the company. Gotta give them credit though, they are a clever bunch. Who would of thought about coming up with tires specific for an application. I bet airplane tires would be perfect if we could get them to fit. rated for speed and weight. But I bet they cost a bunch. Maybe I should suggest that the airlines buy 12 ply truck tires. alot cheaper than plane tires and they could land safely in a field in case there's an emergency.