10-23-2019, 11:42 AM
As a general rule, bias and radial cannot not be mounted on the same axle, trike/Can-Am/Niken, due to different: handling/traction/dynamics - sidewall deflection.
If radial tire is mixed with non-radial anywhere on an automobile, will fail safety inspection, according to the MTO/DOT.
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For street bikes:
Few bikes come with bias and radial from the factory.
Mix and match brands, check tire and/or motorcycle manufacture's recommendations.
Most will say do not mix as these are tested/developed in pairs, not individually, and may affect handling/traction .
What people do with their machines and express their happiness after, is a totally different story, regardless any rules/recommendations.
Presently, I have Dunlop110/front and Michelin160 /rear - for the first time ever on any of my motorcycles, but when the front is gone will go back to pairs/Michelin.
Off road bikes, different story, not my interest.
If radial tire is mixed with non-radial anywhere on an automobile, will fail safety inspection, according to the MTO/DOT.
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For street bikes:
Few bikes come with bias and radial from the factory.
Mix and match brands, check tire and/or motorcycle manufacture's recommendations.
Most will say do not mix as these are tested/developed in pairs, not individually, and may affect handling/traction .
What people do with their machines and express their happiness after, is a totally different story, regardless any rules/recommendations.
Presently, I have Dunlop110/front and Michelin160 /rear - for the first time ever on any of my motorcycles, but when the front is gone will go back to pairs/Michelin.
Off road bikes, different story, not my interest.