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The Dark SideFor those members running "Car Tires" on their scoots. This is for their discussion only and not a place for "non dark siders" to mouth off about their negative opinions of this idea!
I did my own install, easy enough. From what I'm hearing, your best bet is to find a Honda shop as they often do DS tires for Goldwings. If any shop gives you a hard time, tell them it's a sidecar tire.
Unlike a motorcycle tire, a CT doesn't have a specific direction of rotation because when on a car, ya rotate the tires from time to time. When on a car a tire from the left front is put on the right rear, the direction of rotation is the opposite way it's been rolling for the past 10K miles.
Unlike a motorcycle tire, a CT doesn't have a specific direction of rotation because when on a car, ya rotate the tires from time to time. When on a car a tire from the left front is put on the right rear, the direction of rotation is the opposite way it's been rolling for the past 10K miles.
A lot of car tires are directional. Mine included.
Have you tried that rear tire much in the canyons or twisties, and if so, how does it behave?
Air pressure you run it at?
Yea, I scrape boards regularly with it. Interestingly, you have more lean angle with a CT (car tire) because it's edge is closer to the side of the bike. I run 32 - 38 Lbs or so, it doesn't much care as long as it's over 28 - 30. Break it in at 40 PSI for 200 miles and it'll love you for many, many miles.
I like Ride-On tire balancer / sealant. It's not the best sealant but it's a great balancer. The good old string plugs work great for puctures anyway. Mine has one or two in it now due to all the construction around. I never give my tire a thought any more, it's just normal. I do get some interested people asking about it though.
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