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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Hay what about this darktire on a dresser ?, what about the compond on wet payment ? And what type is best for 85 rear ?

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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Do you mean a Darkside tire which is a car tire? If so it won't fit your bike. The rims were too narrow on earlier bikes along with the swingarm's. They do fit the 200mm rear's though.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Yes i do mean darkside tire ( car tire ), sorry about that. I heard that their was some that would fit a 2006 roadglide now and was questioning the traction on wet payment with car tire compound.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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I haven't gone to the Darkside yet but I understand they are fantastic on wet pavement. Why don't you have a look at this site for more info on CT's.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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One of my roadies has a Darkside tire on his Valkrye and loves it!!! He gets over 25K with it w/o question. Is still on the original tire and so far has 25,137 mi. and it is still looking good. I would have to ask him what exact kind it is, but I know it is a General Tire (His S.I.L. works there.) handles like a champ in wet pavement. Was kind of different to start with though. He says you have to get used to how it grips the road and let it find its own way and you won't look back.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SecondChance!!
One of my roadies has a Darkside tire on his Valkrye and loves it!!! He gets over 25K with it w/o question. Is still on the original tire and so far has 25,137 mi. and it is still looking good. I would have to ask him what exact kind it is, but I know it is a General Tire (His S.I.L. works there.) handles like a champ in wet pavement. Was kind of different to start with though. He says you have to get used to how it grips the road and let it find its own way and you won't look back.
yea well i also hear people DIE from this when cornering, so imo its stupid, just common sence, of corse it would be great in the rain its a car tire but they are not made to be carving turns either.
 
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