Car tire for the gz250

[Inspector Gadget]

Has anyone put a car tire on the back of their bike? Im sure there will have to be some mods done to the rear of the bike for it to fit, but I'm just curious to see if it had been done

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[alantf]

I don't know if anyone's fitted car tyres, but remember that car tyres are designed to run flat on the road, while bike tyres are designed more "rounded" so that they grip the road when the bike is leaned into a bend. Seems to me that car tyres will lose their grip when the bike is leaned over.

[Vegas Street Rider]

Alantf is correct regarding the design differences between motorcycle and car tires. The handling will be greatly affected and you could lose traction in the turns. Also, the side walls of a car tire are not designed to be run on and you could have a failure. Obviously, if you are only running on the streets to and from work, etc. versus running twisty roads, your risk may be low. But why risk it at all for a "cool" look. Just my two cents worth.

[blaine]

Many people run "Darkside" on larger touring bikes & swear by them.........I would be wary what your INS company might say in a accident.....It a loophole for them to not cover you if that want to push the issue......Here in Canada most INS companys WILL NOT cover you at all & will cut you off if they find out.