I see many posts on many boards about car tires (darkside) I have never asked but guess it is time
WHY
smoother ride. better traction. cheaper
I have never asked but guess it is time,
WHY
smoother ride. better traction. cheaper
From all I've read, and with many friends who have done their homework and put them on GoldWings, Harleys, FJR's, Vulcans, etc. it comes down to one overriding reason - MILEAGE.
If fitment is reasonable, if size and radius are good fits, and IF the person can come to grips with the the different ride and handling characteristics, the payoff in cheap initial tire cost and quadruple mileage make it an easy decision for some.
I got a great deal on this tire of $25, full price is $96. The main reason I did this is economics... Tired of buying tires every 4500mi. All I do is commute to and from work and trips with my Wife and friends... I did lots of research and no one on any of the connie forums has done this on the c14. Well I will be the "crash test dummy" hopfully without the crash. So far so good. I will keep you posted.
There is definitely a reason a motorcycle tire is designed the way it is versus a car tire.
Cars do not lean and ride on the side of their [square] tires. ...
I got a great deal on this tire of $25, full price is $96. The main reason I did this is economics... Tired of buying tires every 4500mi. All I do is commute to and from work and trips with my Wife and friends... I did lots of research and no one on any of the connie forums has done this on the c14. Well I will be the "crash test dummy" hopfully without the crash. So far so good. I will keep you posted.
Good thing Fred isn't on this forum anymore...
When I see a car tire on a MotoGP bike I'll try one.
Ok let the flaming begin... I went to darkside and put a car tire on the 09 Concours!
Found a brand new 205/40/17 Nexen tire for $25.00, tire is a little shorter than the
stock tire but fits fine. I was worried about hitting the drive shaft cover on the left
side but no problems.... Dont get me wrong, it was a bitch to get on the rim. the 40 profile
sidewall was really stiff but after some time we got it mounted...
Did a 175 mi. loop Wednesday with a friend and the more I rode the better I liked
Rpm came up about 300 spedo is 3mph fast (65is actually 62),
but that is fine I just get into od sooner and the
bike really pulls stronger than before... Gearing change from the shorter tire...Hopfully I can
get pictures to load and you can see the install.
Al In New Bern.