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what size paddle tire?

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BDI:
I have to admit I have never ran that size but I did run a 19 inch 10 cup from those guys. At one time I had this grand idea about building a super moto wheel and having some paddles glued on a shaved street bike tire but that was a pipe dream that never happened.

don46:

--- Quote from: BDI on October 15, 2007, 12:18:27 PM ---I have to admit I have never ran that size but I did run a 19 inch 10 cup from those guys. At one time I had this grand idea about building a super moto wheel and having some paddles glued on a shaved street bike tire but that was a pipe dream that never happened.

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You can go to Skat Trac and get what you described, a street bike tire with paddles glued on. They will make them in any size you want, I have a model t 21" tire shaved with 21 paddles staggered. The problem is that most street bikes are 17", Yamaha uses some 18" and you can use a  18 core and have them build any configuration you desire.

I think your right, paddles tires need to run a higher pressure to prevent flexing.

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