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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 04:54 PM
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^^ Really? ..says the *motorcycle rider* LOL
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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never thought about it and I've never wanted car tire on my ride. Ewww
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 06:25 PM
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I wouldn't do it
It wouldn't handle right.
When I was doing allot of freeway riding, and the
back tire would wear flat in the center, I could feel
it affecting the handling.
New tire and "Aaaaah"
Rides right again.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LA_Dog
car tire on bike, essentially.

Lol. Tell me this a joke. No WAY people actually do this. Do they?
 
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Lol. Tell me this a joke. No WAY people actually do this. Do they?
Been doing it about 30 years. And not going to stop now.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 07:35 PM
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Here are some pictures:
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by LA_Dog
car tire on bike, essentially.

Wow!! Hmm...ok
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Wow. That's the first I've ever heard of or seen this. So what is the advantage of putting car tires on a 2 wheel motorcycle?
 
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Wow. That's the first I've ever heard of or seen this. So what is the advantage of putting car tires on a 2 wheel motorcycle?
http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/...eDarkSide.html
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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Good read from one individual. Don't think I will converting to the dark side though. To each their own. If it works for you then keep at it. For me, I'll keep replacing my motorcycle tires every year or as needed.
 
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