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At the same time as putting on the rear car tyre, I put on a new front one. I was lucky enough that the guys who put the car tyre on also had in stock a Dunlop K70 (I'd post a picture but don't have one available here at work). It is basically an 'old school' tyre used on older british bikes...

Why not a Vmax? They are a strong reliable bike with tons of torque and HP. They have solid wheels, shaft drive (and with all due respect to those that think otherwise) they don't handle very well as a solo motorcycle. Perfect for a sidecar (except for the small fuel tank). When I took my wife...

What you have to remember is that this is not your regular 'dark side' experience. Look closely and you will see I have a sidecar (on the left because I am in Australia). I have however, had a car tyre on the back of myGL 1800. While this isn't as good as the normal motorcycle tyre experience, I...

Well, I did it. Now have a car tyre on the rear of the Vmax. Yes, it was hard to fit (at least that is what the bike shop told me:biglaugh:). Didn't have to grind anything off the bead lock ridge. It fits nice. Gunna try posting a pic (hope it works)

Thanks for that info, I've ordered a Kuhmo 165/80 - 15 which should be here tomorrow. I'm curious though , have you actually fitted one of these tryes? I have had a look at some pics of the wheel (don't have the real one out of the bike) and note that the 'bead lock' you seem to be referring to...

Thanks, I'll look there. But, in the mean time, I'll see if someone comes up with anything here.

G'Day, I have a side car on my Vmax 1200 and was wondering if anyone knows what size car tyre will fit. Thanks Derek