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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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What do you all think of going "dark side"?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by WP50
Michelin Commander II are what a good many around here have gone too. I have a set on my Venture and I can say they will be on the Evo when the time comes.

We just got back from Brason Mo and did alot riding there.
Avons were once my choice of tires but no more.

There is a shop in Pryor not far from Tulsa that I know. Good fella that will help if he can, he just won't be in the shop till Tuesday.

I'll send ya a Pm with info if ya end needing something. Call me if ya want

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Thanks David. Got the PM. I was visiting a friend in Arkansas the last few days and he just got the Michelins and loves them. I may give then a try, but will have to switch back to black walls. Probably worth it. Also considering the Dunlop Elites. Anything with tread looks good about now.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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It does seem that cheap MC tires wear out quick which begs the question: Are they really a deal? My buddy lost his job and put some Kendas on his bike. He rides a ton of miles in a year and the Kenda wore out in a hurry. He wasn't complaining. It got him through a rough patch but, lasted less than half of what he was used to getting on a MC tire.

I do throw my bike around and drag parts all the time. The Stinko is a sticky tire. It feels way better that the 402 Dunlops ever did. The 402s washed out more than once. I have never felt the Stinkos washing out.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 07:34 AM
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Funny how different parts of the country stocks different tires.
Guess supply of what sells the best there

Dunlop Elites have been good to more than a few people I know too. Good luck WP
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by traildog

What do you all think of going "dark side"?
A friend of mine did and he really likes it.
Just 2 problems.
1) It's really hard to fit the tire to the rim
2) Tires that fit are hard to find.

No other problems to date.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by traildog

What do you all think of going "dark side"?
It is nearly impossible to do on an EVO, much easier for Twinkies.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Route 66 HD worked me into the schedule. Should be rolling soon on a tire with tread.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxdog2
Route 66 HD worked me into the schedule. Should be rolling soon on a tire with tread.
I see plenty of tread on that tire!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Granted it is all on the sides...
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 01:17 PM
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FWIW, here's what my Shinko looks right now. This is after about 4500 to 5k miles.


 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 01:57 PM
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Shinko reminds of my FAVORITE game on "The Price is Right" PLINKO, but also rhymes with STINKO so for me, they are a NO-GO.............

(course, I'm bikeless now anyway.....)
 
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