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Re: Small diameter front tires

To: Glen Barrett <speedtimer@charter.net>
Subject: Re: Small diameter front tires
From: Doug Odom <popms@thegrid.net>
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 16:10:10 -0800
    Glen, Didn't Vance Breeze use some kind of small tire on his M/C liner?
Doug

Glen Barrett wrote:

> Jim
> Have you looked into the small drag race tires and wheels ran a few years
> back. They might be what you want. A racer in Washington state has a small
> front on his streamliner motorcycle.His name is Simon-Pierre Smith.
> simon-pierre smith@pss.boeing.com
> I think this is still a good address. try it.Make sure you type out the
> whole name as shown.
> If no good I might be able to get a phone number for you.
> Glen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Waldron, James" <James.Waldron@CWUSA.COM>
> To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 2:42 PM
> Subject: Small diameter front tires
>
> > I'm trying to design a cycle with a very low front end.  As a
> > result, I am looking for a high speed tire with a max diameter of
> > around 12 inches.
> >
> > Anyone know where such might be found?
> >
> > Do I have to go the machined aluminum route?
> >
> > Anyone have any experience (cost) with a custom unit?
> >
> > V or road-race branded would work (if shaved).
> > Max speed (I hope) of 210 mph.

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