hello guys! new to the dark side forum. I have a 2013 electra glide ultra limited. what would be the best cts to put on my bike? I know you guys have already studied this and would be interested in your advice. I rode a Honda gold wing one time that had a car tire on it and it was very weird going into curves and getting it up on the side wall. is this common with all cts? Thanks for any help!

 

I also have a 2013 UL. Right now I have a Yokohama runflat tire on it. I like the Michelin Alpin better.


I would go with a run flat tire. They are hard to mount at the house, but I like the reassurance of a run flat.


The Michelin Alpin is the best handling tire I have found.


If you just took a couple of mile ride on a car tire before, I wouldn't use that to make a decision on whether to go with a car tire or not.

 

thanks man! what are the size ct you are running on your bike?

 

If was about to replace my car tire, I would also give serious consideration to the Alpin. Nothing at all wrong with my GMax, I just always wonder if there is something better. Thats what got me riding Dark Side to start with.

 

195 55 16

 

I run 195 60 16 for tire size at 29lbs on my 2013 flhtc . seems to be a good setup
Also ran that size on my 2011 RK and worked well there.


Go with a 55 size and your speedo is off quite a bit. TomTom says I am only a mile or so off on the 60.


Anyone ever run a Kumho Ecsta PA31? from the stats looks good for wet weather.

 

That is a good call! I put a Mich Primacy on my 2009 GW and the ride was smooth not to mention after 10,000 miles my tire still looked new. I also feel you get better traction in slick conditions.

 

Ive ran a regular tire and a run flat. I much prefer teh Run flat. Just seems more solid. used my power vision to correct my speedo. It is dead on now.

 

I run the 205/60r16 Yokohama ENVigor (not run flat) on the back and I like it. To date I have yet to have a problem with it other than one flat, but I carry a tire plug kit and a small portable air compressor that fits in my saddlebags and plugs into where the battery tender plugs in.

I ride a 2010 Street Glide for reference.

 

Hi Bonnie, thanks for the insight. what size was the original tire on the bike?