Will it keep the front tire stable, or is it best used on the back?
1158531
I find that it works best on the back tire simply because the front tire is "designed" to be less stationary.
1158532
I use it on my front tire and it is very stable. I have not had any issues with this stand and I use it with my road bike with thin wheels.
1232487
Yes. Absolutely. Either buy a front and rear tire or purchase two rear tires and mount the front tire backwards. This gives you a higher weight rating for the front.
467036
Yes if you secure it well. I have had a part of it flip under the board and it ends up dragging. The tires are solid.
282023
ONLY if you rest the rear tire (as I do on a cinder block in my garage) on something that will carry most of the bike weight, AND secure the bracket to a wall stud at the appropriate height for the front tire hook to cradle the tire and not have the tire hanging on it. Only then would I consider doing what you ask. Hope this helps.
2196873
I have a GoldWing so the plate has to be all the way back to allow the tire to fit snugly in the stand and hold the bike securely. The bike has reverse so that allows me to back out of the stand. Without reverse it takes two of us to back it out. I would think that if you move the plate forward so the tire does not drop all the way in, it would back out easier. Not sure how secure the bike would be.
413064
It's a better idea to use a strong bungee cord or two to secure a bike to a car rack and to keep the front tire from bouncing around. There's an excellent set here, on AMAZON.COM that would be an excellent choice. Low price and Prime eligible, the ASIN # B009ONI2B8. If I weren't so happy with the cables I have, I would order this set with various lengths of extra strong bungee cords. Good luck.
518536
yes to hold them on the rack, but need to stabilize the front wheels from twisting/steering.
585322
I used mine on the front... I don't know if it will work on the back. --- I highly recommend gumout to free up any rust that may be there... It makes breaking things loose a lot easier.
1802156
Yep. It will just sit a little high on the back. It will still be stable though.
846187
I don't think it will work as well. it won't grip the smaller tire and hold the bike upright unattended. it will still serve as a good front wheel chock.
1295395
If you have the front arm extended, it should be ok. The lower support is fixed and should not move relative to the front wheel.
713783
I'm using this for my 1998 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, I have a rear tire mounted on the front (double dark side). It holds the bike very nicely!
1659043
Yes, it should hold up with tires running over it. Very heavy. Not good for home use. Too heavy if you are always going to be winding it up or moving it around much.
868570
My guess is no. Just looking at your bike it seems the rack isn't deep enough to stay off the tire at a functional angle.
472464
Probably depends on your bike (and width of tires) and how crafty you are when you take the front wheel off and put it by the rear tire/frame. I have big tires (beach cruiser) and there's no chance. I use a thick braided-steel cable in conjunction with this when I'm concerned with the area (I don't have quick release wheels).
100618
I have a rear rack, and I use it to secure items to the rear rack. It's very very nice. Actually - I have a front rack as well, and I'm thinking about getting another one for the front.
176390
Hey Joyce, the area in the truck is for the spare...you will have to take that styrofoam thing out though. And the tire fits in that spot...also you can secure it as well. I don't use it unless I travel a significant distance outside of town. It does have some weight to factor in when you are driving around town.