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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Radimus
Newb here looking to go darkside... damn tired of replacing a $300 tire every 10 months.

So, can I use my stock rim (heritage classic 07, spoked rim) and the 175/70/16 Vredestein Comtrac? With innertube?

Besides the tire, what other expenses are involved?
That tire is not made any more...your best bet is now the 175/75/ 16 Austone Taxi tire.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by turtle2
That tire is not made any more...your best bet is now the 175/75/ 16 Austone Taxi tire.
Would that work front and rear? I just replaced my front tire, so I have a while on that one. But my rear only has about 1-2K left before it is bald.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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ok, I found the tire at: https://www.universaltire.com/dunlop...axi-black.html for $143.00

175R16 Austone Taxi Blackwall
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SKU: U66235
Construction: Tubeless 6 Ply Poly/Steel
Load Capacity: 1650 @ 36 psi
Overall Diameter: 26.90"
Tread Width: 5.50"


and the tube: https://www.universaltire.com/gr-16-radial-tube.html for $15.00

+22.00 shipping

I'm gonna give it a shot... If I find it safe to ride (as most do) and it can last 20K miles it will be a winner in my book.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Radimus: double darkside is a CT on the back only, but a rear MT on the front, not a CT. You can do some reading on the darkside forums and learn a lot more. BTW, your sweet spot may be around 36 lbs. since this tire is said to be a lot like the Vredestein Comtrac.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Quadancer
BTW, your sweet spot may be around 36 lbs. since this tire is said to be a lot like the Vredestein Comtrac.
the Austone handles MUCH better than the Comtrak Quad,, you're gonna be grinnin from ear to ear once you've put one on that Heritage of yours ( i know that there's ALOT of miles left on your Comtrac,, but ya might wanna change it out MUCH sooner,, & keep the Comtrak as a spare

IMHO,, the Austone is like Rear Tire Nirvana for these softies,,, it's a Perfect CT solution to what the MC tire companies are shortchanging us with

take that bitches !!!!

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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Any Canadian Darksiders?

Has anyone found a source for a 175R16 Austone Taxi Blackwall up here in the Great White North?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 05:32 AM
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175R16 AUSTONE
wHAT IS THE OVERALL WIDTH WHEN MOUNTED ON A STOCk 3.5 RIM ???
wIDE TO wIDE PLEASE

I want to make sure it clears before ordering

thanks
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by kickstart pan
175R16 AUSTONE
wHAT IS THE OVERALL WIDTH WHEN MOUNTED ON A STOCk 3.5 RIM ???
wIDE TO wIDE PLEASE

I want to make sure it clears before ordering

thanks
will measure mine after i have a cup of coffee or 2 & post
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCal Dog
will measure mine after i have a cup of coffee or 2 & post
thanks for your help
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Quadancer
Radimus: double darkside is a CT on the back only, but a rear MT on the front, not a CT. You can do some reading on the darkside forums and learn a lot more. BTW, your sweet spot may be around 36 lbs. since this tire is said to be a lot like the Vredestein Comtrac.
What is the point to putting a rear tire in the front? (other than they tend to be wider that the usual front tire).

*EDIT... Answered my own question.
The reason for a rear tire on the front is a rear tire has a lot more tread therefore lasts longer. The reason to run it backward is because of the tread pattern, front tires are made to have stopping grip in wet conditions and rear tires are made to have forward traction so if you run it backward on the front it gets the stopping grip in the right direction.
 
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