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I need to mount a car tire on a motorcycle wheel. How can this be done? What tire will work?

I am building an electric vehicle prototype that is a ground-up new design (www.avianmotors.com). This is a 3-wheel vehicle with 2 wheels in the front and one in back (front steer). We have a working prototype. We are working on several options for the rear suspension.

Asked by:jeff_kotowski


4 Comments

  1. sczechj says:

    My first idea is to use a spare tire – they are smaller, but you can’t go as fast on them as on a full-size tire.

    Also, they should be cheaper than a full-sized tire. Check and see if there are any tire retreading businesses in your area – even if you can’t find a spare, they’ll be cheaper than a new tire!

  2. ivtecu says:

    Orange County Chopper might be able to help you out, but keep them thing off the streets.

  3. Officer Me says:

    Call a motorcycle dealer or someone that builds customized bikes.

  4. JetDoc says:

    Several motorcycle side-car rigs use automotive type tires. Check with Dauntless Motors in Covington, Wa. They’re one of the largest side-car suppliers in the USA, and also do some custom fabrication.

    Here’s their web site…

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