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07-31-2024, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davekp

Why would you ever run an automobile tire on a motorcycle?
Auto tires can be on a trike rear, but on a two wheeler?

The sub-forum is called The Dark Side

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07-31-2024, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LQQK_OUT

I wouldn't run an automobile tire on a motorcycle, but a number of people do. There is even a sub-forum on HDforums dedicated to it.
As for the reason, people claim better tire life, higher load rating, lower cost.

Doesn't the profile affect the handling?

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07-31-2024, 07:13 PM

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Doesn't the profile affect the handling?

I would think tire shape, more than profile affects the handling. HD Street Glides run a low profile tire, while the Ultra's do not.

Watch the below video for one person's opinion.

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07-31-2024, 09:26 PM

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I would think tire shape, more than profile affects the handling. HD Street Glides run a low profile tire, while the Ultra's do not.

Watch the below video for one person's opinion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZe...annel=FortNine

Thanks for sharing. I've looked into dark side subforum and know that people run on the dark side successfully, as F9 pointed out - we all choose our own level of risk. At this point in my life I don't care much for dark side but hey - never say never, right