1 auto tires for my rig Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:45 pm
cfmckay
active member
I am currently running a 1985 BMWK100Rs with a 1980 Vetter terraplane sidecar. I constructed this rig about two years ago after restoring the K bike and the sidecar, mating them and then learning how to pilot the rig. I have michelins on the bike and the sidecar and will be installing a leading link front end that was fabricated for me by Wasp sidecars in the UK. Since restoration I have driven the rig approximately 3000 miles and have noticed accelerated wear on the rear and front tires of the bike, replacing the front and rear tires long before I would have in normal two wheel use. The sidecar tire has exhibited very little wear in comparison. My question is , are there any car type tires that are available to replace the tires on the standard K100 rims? I have looked into most of the manufacturers for auto tires and the sizes are limited to 14 and 15 inch rims, the K100 being 17 and 18 inch diameter. Any information in this regard would be helpful, Thank you, Craig