So, who do you think really killed JFK?

 

Think there may be more than a couple reasons why motorcycles handle better now than they did in the '70s?

If car tires were appropriate for bikes, they would market them as that way. Tires are put through so much R&D for safety and performance. There are reasons why they don't even design motorcycle tires that resemble car tires. Maybe in straight lines and regular street turns, but don't see it handling well on twisties. I also know that if a driver was like that truck on a regular basis you should take their flippin' license away. Also that is an older truck that doesn't have modern suspension. Vehicles didn't last as long then, tires didn't last as long. When riding you are always leaning. Car tires just aren't meant for that.

For your safety and for those around you, you should trust in the engineers that know what they're doing. You could be opening yourself up to a huge lawsuit of reckless endangerment if something happens, even if it has nothing to do with the tire.

 

Wow, that's a thorough analysis. Did not read it all, but will. To the author, 82gl1100iwingman, well done and thank you for the effort.

I'll be sticking with the tires designed for my rides.

 

Well, don't worry about me. I'm sure my CT will work out just fine despite all the sky is falling, hand wringing, straight stock rider's horror stories out there.

 

The CIA was behind it........and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

that's why they call them motorcycle tires. but I guess you can use MT's and not die. But I enjoy the handling of a motorcycle so why would I use a big ole CT and lose handling capability. I don't think darksiders claim equal handling,,do they?

 

Well, if you're riding your Harley off road or riding on the edge, yeah, keep your MT on the bike. You'll need it. If you are just cruzin, long haul, slab kind of riding, consider a CT.

 

that was funny as hell..I am still chuckling....

 

I respect those that have either have tried or want to go to the dark side.. But for me, it's not worth the sacrifice of safety. Now if your looking for a tire that will give you great response. longer life and greater dependability in the corners. Try the Michelin Commander II's. A few of us are going into our second season with these tires and have plenty of tread life on them. I was impressed that they didn't telegraph the cut lines in the hywy to the handlebars. Water displacement was great. Got caught in a few down pours and the tires performed great! OF course this is my opinion and I may be wrong, but to my wallet says the bright side is for me!

 

I so agree, if you ride like I do. dragging my floor boards in the corners. then use the motorcycle tire. I lean the bike so the tread is wearing almost to the edge of the tread, I require the sure grip only gotten with metzler or shinko, in my opinion. remember shinko is rated #1 wheelie tire as of late. just saying...