Dark Side
Two things always pop into my mind when this topic comes up.
1. When you are in a curve or turn and you're leaning, you are on the edge of the tire, I don't think the sidewall of the car tire was designed to support all the weight and flexing a motorcycle can put on it. Of course, people have them on all kinds of bikes and say they are fine.....ok......but I wouldn't try it.
2. If you are involved in an accident and it comes to light that the tire on the bike is not supposed to be on there, it may swing the insurance co to say you failed to maintain the vehicle properly and they void the policy. But then, would they ever know?
I myself would only put a motorcycle tire on since they are designed for that vehicle and the type of stress I would or could put it through.
If you do put a car tire on your bike, I hope it works out for you and you like it. It may ride fine like lots of people say.
Just my 2 cents.
Ride Safe.
1. When you are in a curve or turn and you're leaning, you are on the edge of the tire, I don't think the sidewall of the car tire was designed to support all the weight and flexing a motorcycle can put on it. Of course, people have them on all kinds of bikes and say they are fine.....ok......but I wouldn't try it.
2. If you are involved in an accident and it comes to light that the tire on the bike is not supposed to be on there, it may swing the insurance co to say you failed to maintain the vehicle properly and they void the policy. But then, would they ever know?
I myself would only put a motorcycle tire on since they are designed for that vehicle and the type of stress I would or could put it through.
If you do put a car tire on your bike, I hope it works out for you and you like it. It may ride fine like lots of people say.
Just my 2 cents.
Ride Safe.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
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I'll deal with replacing a tire I can trust every 5k miles.
Cheaping out on motorcycle tires is like banging a stripper with no rubber. You could take a safe ride or one that could end your life lol
Cheaping out on motorcycle tires is like banging a stripper with no rubber. You could take a safe ride or one that could end your life lol
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 41
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From: Upstate Ny
Buddy of mine just converted on his FLHX. I've ridden it quite a bit, and it takes some getting used to. However, straight line riding (which is probably the majority for most of us) it's awesome. Cornering seems to take more effort than I think it should, but that could be a combo of the tire and the larger bike.
the rest of the world isn't like Kansas,
there are turns out there.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Newcastle, OK
Two things always pop into my mind when this topic comes up.
1. When you are in a curve or turn and you're leaning, you are on the edge of the tire, I don't think the sidewall of the car tire was designed to support all the weight and flexing a motorcycle can put on it. Of course, people have them on all kinds of bikes and say they are fine.....ok......but I wouldn't try it.
2. If you are involved in an accident and it comes to light that the tire on the bike is not supposed to be on there, it may swing the insurance co to say you failed to maintain the vehicle properly and they void the policy. But then, would they ever know?
I myself would only put a motorcycle tire on since they are designed for that vehicle and the type of stress I would or could put it through.
If you do put a car tire on your bike, I hope it works out for you and you like it. It may ride fine like lots of people say.
Just my 2 cents.
Ride Safe.
1. When you are in a curve or turn and you're leaning, you are on the edge of the tire, I don't think the sidewall of the car tire was designed to support all the weight and flexing a motorcycle can put on it. Of course, people have them on all kinds of bikes and say they are fine.....ok......but I wouldn't try it.
2. If you are involved in an accident and it comes to light that the tire on the bike is not supposed to be on there, it may swing the insurance co to say you failed to maintain the vehicle properly and they void the policy. But then, would they ever know?
I myself would only put a motorcycle tire on since they are designed for that vehicle and the type of stress I would or could put it through.
If you do put a car tire on your bike, I hope it works out for you and you like it. It may ride fine like lots of people say.
Just my 2 cents.
Ride Safe.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 32,851
Likes: 17,886
From: Newcastle, OK
Wow! Do you spin your tire from every light?
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