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Originally Posted by czowner
I'm a little confused here, It is a front tyre you're after? A number of the tyres listed are REAR tyres, from a saftey point I'd be VERY dubious about putting a rear tyre on the front. Here in the UK you'd be open to prosecution for using an unsuitable tyre.
Jonathan.
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Thank you for pointing this out, Jonathan; you raise an important issue. I intended to ask the opinion of others regarding that issue in this post, but I forgot.
In doing my research I only considered tires with a non-directional tread pattern. I inquired about safety concerns regarding this practice in the service departments of several, local motorcycle dealers. I also asked my friend, a professional mechanic and experienced motorcyclist of several decades. No one I talked to was alarmed this practice would constitute a safety concern on the non-drive wheel of a motorcycle with the weight and engine displacement of the Zongshen Sierra 200GY-2.
I am also unaware of any legal ramifications that could result from this practice in The United States of America. However, I certainly could be wrong. In addition, the attorneys in The United States of America, and I presume elsewhere, frequently have a different perspective than I.
It is also important to consider that China Riders
is an international forum, and the law could certainly be different in other countries. Therefore, I certainly do not want to mislead, or endanger, anyone, either in The United States of America, or elsewhere.
I certainly welcome further discussion on this important topic from the other members of this forum. If I have made any errors, I certainly hope others will correct me. Also, if anyone knows of any other suitable tires for the Zongshen 200GY-2 front wheel, I certainly hope he will post the information.
Thank you for your commitment to the truth, and your concern for the safety of others, Jonathan. I appreciate your thoughtful insight regarding this important matter.
Spud