Can I use a car tire on your Yamaha roadliner?

1. What is the difference between a Yamaha Roadliner and Stratoliner?
2. Can I run a rear tire on the front of my motorcycle?
3. Why do motorcycle tires wear out faster than car tires?
4. What is Dark Side motorcycle?
5. What is riding on the dark side?
6. How much horsepower does a 2006 Yamaha roadliner have?
7. What is a Yamaha roadliner?
8. Are motorcycle tires interchangeable?
9. Why are front tires smaller than rear motorcycle?
10. How many miles is a motorcycle tire good for?
11. How many years should a motorcycle tire last?
12. Do motorcycle tires need to match?

What is the difference between a Yamaha Roadliner and Stratoliner?

So the Stratoliner is basically just a Roadliner with a windshield, saddlebags, and a passenger backrest. Except for the slightly stiffer spring (more preload) in the single-damper rear suspension, it is technically the same. The Stratoliner comes in the same three cosmetic variations as the Roadliner.

Can I run a rear tire on the front of my motorcycle?

A rear motorcycle tire should not be used on the front if it says “rear use only,” even if it is close to the right size the front needs. ... Motorcycle tires are something that shouldn't be switched around or changed on a whim.

Why do motorcycle tires wear out faster than car tires?

Motorcycle tires wear out fast because they are engineered differently. Motorcycle tires are made from softer and stickier rubber compounds, which wear out faster. Touring motorcycle tires are harder and will wear out more slowly compared to sport motorcycle tires which are softer and will wear out quickly.

What is Dark Side motorcycle?

This is what's referred to as “Dark Siding”: that is, mounting a car tire on the rear wheel of a motorcycle. The good news is, the swap (once I got that used-up stiff-as-hell heavy-bike cruiser tire off there) went really easy. Do you know why it's so easy to mount car tires? That's the bad news.

What is riding on the dark side?

Take the whole bead off on the one side of your rim, take out the tube, then turn over the wheel and break the opposite bead on the outside. That way, you can slip down the wheel inside the tire and pull it out on the other side.

How much horsepower does a 2006 Yamaha roadliner have?

Yamaha broke with its usual policy and made claims for the power output of the Roadliner: 101 horsepower (91 at the rear wheel), and 124 foot-pounds of torque (117 at the rear wheel). You can feel that muscle when you drop the hydraulic clutch and pull away.

What is a Yamaha roadliner?

What is a Yamaha ROADLINER? Yamaha Roadliner Motorcycle: Named Cycle World Magazine's "Best Cruiser of 2006", Roadliner is the standard in big style and mega-performance. Its 113 cubic-inches of fuel-injected V-twin wrapped in classic Star quality fit and finish.

Are motorcycle tires interchangeable?

Motorcycle tires are not interchangeable. There is a specific front tire and back tire, and pairs of motorcycle tires are developed and tested together. Mixing the tires on your motorcycle will reduce functionality and safety.

Why are front tires smaller than rear motorcycle?

The reason the front wheel has a larger diameter is to take and manage impact better. The larger size gives the motorcycle better stability and handle in possible rough roads which ultimately protects the rest of the motorcycle.

How many miles is a motorcycle tire good for?

Age of the Tire

To this end, different manufacturers give you different answers. However, if you are looking for a ballpark figure, generally the average front tire of a sportbike lasts 3700 miles. Rear tires tend to need to be changed much more frequently, and the ballpark figure here is closer to 1800 miles.

How many years should a motorcycle tire last?

Motorcycle tires never last longer than 10 years. If your bike's tires are older than this, you need to replace them.

Do motorcycle tires need to match?

Okay, so for street bikes, a motorcycle tire manufacturers will say definitely do not mix and match. Some people might think this is a sales tactic, but here's the thing, tires are developed in pairs, not individually. ... If you mix and match brands, even if the tires are brand new, you still have the same issue.