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Haven't considered it and have nothing against it but I figure I will stick with bike tires. On the flip side, I wonder if anyone is putting bike tires and modified wheels on their cars?
Edit: I guess there are some out there....
Last edited by Bowhunter8607; Sep 12, 2019 at 02:12 PM.
Try the Avon Cobra Chrome tyres. I am no slouch and typically change rear Cobras out at about 8k miles. Apparently the new Cobra Chromes have at least 10% more longevity.
They are also the best cruiser tyres I have found. Plenty of grip wet and dry.
Originally Posted by supernac
Just put the cobra chromes on my fat bob, loving them so far. Super sticky and smooth, if I can get 8k out of the rear Ill be happy.
For those of you running the Cobra Chrome tires, have you leaned the bike over enough to ride on that snake skin pattern that comes onto the tread from the sidewall? Wondering if it affects traction or anything else at all while leaned over in a corner?
The front won't be an issue but the rear will definitely make contact with the pavement on that snake skin pattern. Have you guys hit this part of the tread yet?
For those of you running the Cobra Chrome tires, have you leaned the bike over enough to ride on that snake skin pattern that comes onto the tread from the sidewall? Wondering if it affects traction or anything else at all while leaned over in a corner?
The front won't be an issue but the rear will definitely make contact with the pavement on that snake skin pattern. Have you guys hit this part of the tread yet?
I doubt the road will touch that rubber pattern. You only have a little over 30 degrees of ground clearance to lean.
I doubt the road will touch that rubber pattern. You only have a little over 30 degrees of ground clearance to lean.
Actually that's 32 degrees to the left and 31 to the right until the foot peg touches. The foot peg folds up so you get a bit more lean out of it than what is stated in the specs.
I'm getting to the edge of the tread on the stock rear. I think it's definitely possible to contact that part of the rear on the Cobra Chrome tires for sure. It won't be all the time but it looks like it's possible. Unless the tire has a much more rounded profile than the stock Dunlop.
Last edited by Bowhunter8607; Sep 18, 2019 at 05:58 PM.
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