165/55r15 Can-Am Spyder tires

[fyrefast]

Has anyone run the 165/55r15 Can-Am Spyder front tires on the front of a bug? Impressions and feedback? I'm looking for tires for the front of my oval, 4 inch narrow adjustable, drop spindles, disks, 15x5 Randar Cyclones. Thanks.
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59 ragtop stocker - stolen by dirtbags
68 ghia resto-custom - sold to Lenny
63 ragtop resto-custom - sold to Richard
56 ragtop resto-custom - under construction
07 modded GTI - daily

[slalombuggy]

Are they a bike tire or a car tire? I know some guys in the 36hp challenge at Bonneville tried bike tires and they worked alright going straight but did not like to turn at all.

[fyrefast]

That's tough to answer. It's a 3 wheeled motorcycle (2 front, one rear) so little of both I guess. the front wheels don't appear to lean when the trike turns, so I think it might corner like a car in the front. I have no experience with either the trike or the tires.
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59 ragtop stocker - stolen by dirtbags
68 ghia resto-custom - sold to Lenny
63 ragtop resto-custom - sold to Richard
56 ragtop resto-custom - under construction
07 modded GTI - daily

[slalombuggy]

I would also check the load rating on the tires. They are made for a fairly light vehicle

[johnnyvw164]

a quick read here may shed some light...doesnt sound like a good idea to me
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?68138-Car-Tire-verses-Bike-Tire

[Scotty]

There are a few different 165/55 car tyres available in the uk, so you should be able to find something more suitable in the size you want. I don't know how easy they are to get in the US though
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[candyflame73]

I’m running Federal 165/55R15 on the front of my 73 Super Beetle. Car tires, and I absolutely love them.