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Jul 1, 2022 | 11:52 AM

Lunchboxx

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Reno Nevada

Consdering the Darkside. Anyone know a shop in or near Reno thAT will do the install of a car tire on Motorcycle wheel?

Jul 3, 2022 | 07:05 AM

Ultra103

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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.

Jul 17, 2022 | 07:07 AM

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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.

Jul 17, 2022 | 12:22 PM

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A lot of car tires are directional. Mine included.

Jul 20, 2022 | 08:14 PM

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I like that tread pattern. What tire is that?

Jul 25, 2022 | 12:27 PM

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195/60R-16 VREDESTEIN QUATRAC SL. Great tire.

Jul 25, 2022 | 12:34 PM

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I've ridden behind Wing Darksiders before, and a couple ST1100's and ST1300's too... it's an amazing sight in the twisties.

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Feb 3, 2023 | 04:54 PM

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I've ridden behind Wing Darksiders before, and a couple ST1100's and ST1300's too... it's an amazing sight in the twisties.

why so?

Feb 5, 2023 | 04:24 PM

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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.