Motorcycle tires on E-bike

DieselTech

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Everyone I'm curious if it would be a bad idea of putting motorcycle tires on my E-bike?

I know the motorcycle tire is heavier, by a few pounds.

I think a 120/90-16 or a 130/90-16 motorcycle tires will fit a 20x4 fat bike wheel.

What's your guys & gals thoughts?

Thanks.
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What are you trying to achieve - your "benefit for you" ? Different "look" ? Fewer flats than what you have already had on your current tires ? ... let me share this .... your total range drops, lets call that like 20%+ - your acceleration drops - your inclines get slower... all that from the "bit heavier tire thing". Oh, and "bike brands" will void your entire warranty if you tell them... this was a "thing" 3-4 years ago
 

DieselTech

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What are you trying to achieve - your "benefit for you" ? Different "look" ? Fewer flats than what you have already had on your current tires ? ... let me share this .... your total range drops, lets call that like 20%+ - your acceleration drops - your inclines get slower... all that from the "bit heavier tire thing". Oh, and "bike brands" will void your entire warranty if you tell them... this was a "thing" 3-4 years ago
They are going on a AWD ebike, well its actually more of a moped style. It's a heavy bike at 108lbs.

I'm mainly going to be on gravel, dirt, trail type roads when biking, with some pavement riding.

Im just looking for a better quality tire. The motorcycle tires will add 12lbs to the bike. Also looking for a tire with fairly aggressive tread, just to take advantage of the AWD aspect of the bike.

I was also looking at the Huntsman Vee tire, Which looks like a decent tire. It's a regular E-bike tire.

I got time to think, it was a pre-order bike, dual 1000w hub motors with dual batterys. Full suspension. This will also be my 1st real ebike, so I'm looking for options. Thanks any thoughts & advice are welcomed.
 
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