Went to the Darkside(car tire)today
#151
11-11-2010, 09:03 PM
Maybe before you put it on next Spring, you could ask real tire specialists what are the risks of mounting a 175mm tire on a rim designed for a 140mm tire? Maybe it's just me but I would, out of respect for my loved ones, especially my kids.
Plus I would ask the same specialists what's the risk of using a van tire, yes I wrote van tire, not car tire, because the tire you're talking about is a van tire with a V speed rating.
Yeah, I checked the web looking for the tire you're talking about and there's only one in this size. Not 2, one! It's the Vredestein Comtrac and it's a van tire!!
Pass around what you're smoking, dude, that must be some good stuff!
Unreal!
Plus I would ask the same specialists what's the risk of using a van tire, yes I wrote van tire, not car tire, because the tire you're talking about is a van tire with a V speed rating.
Yeah, I checked the web looking for the tire you're talking about and there's only one in this size. Not 2, one! It's the Vredestein Comtrac and it's a van tire!!
Pass around what you're smoking, dude, that must be some good stuff!
Unreal!
As for putting it on a rim for a 140, I dunno, that might be a first. It's a little pinched in on the Heritage, coming from a 150. I sorta doubt that 10mm more difference will affect it much though. He might have to run a couple lbs. more air to keep from wallowing. I'd like to see a pic of it mounted.
I've taken mine up to 100 mph once; it was as smooth as can be, but I don't ride that way.
#152
11-12-2010, 08:10 AM
Elite HDF Member
Yeah, it's a van tire...rated for 1850 lbs. - I'd have to do a wheelie with the ol' lady and full camping gear aboard and do a 3' dropoff to fully load that tire.
As for putting it on a rim for a 140, I dunno, that might be a first. It's a little pinched in on the Heritage, coming from a 150. I sorta doubt that 10mm more difference will affect it much though. He might have to run a couple lbs. more air to keep from wallowing. I'd like to see a pic of it mounted.
I've taken mine up to 100 mph once; it was as smooth as can be, but I don't ride that way.
As for putting it on a rim for a 140, I dunno, that might be a first. It's a little pinched in on the Heritage, coming from a 150. I sorta doubt that 10mm more difference will affect it much though. He might have to run a couple lbs. more air to keep from wallowing. I'd like to see a pic of it mounted.
I've taken mine up to 100 mph once; it was as smooth as can be, but I don't ride that way.
I don't think a reputable shop will accept to mount this tire on a 3" rim and they should not.
A 1,850 lbs load rating just shows how inadequate this tire is for a bike.
What's next? A car tire on the front? Snow tires?
#153
11-12-2010, 07:12 PM
#156
11-13-2010, 04:14 AM
, am i missing the plot on this thread , a guy sticks a car tyre on a bike rim , this isnt an ultra wide custom thingy . just a standard touring bike rim , what a muppet . hope you stay safe fella , this isnt a good idea for long term , long distance use . you may get away with it on a custom show bike that will do very few road miles . whats the speed rate of the tyre
Last edited by MADDOG187; 11-13-2010 at 04:18 AM.
#157
11-18-2010, 12:05 PM
Road Master
i've got close to 10k on my Fatty since going to the Darkside,
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT
twisties - no problem
grooves - no problem
tar snakes - no problem
wet roads - no problem
high speed - no problem
& the best part,, the rear brake is actually functional in an E-stop ( what a concept ) instead of just locking & sliding
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT
twisties - no problem
grooves - no problem
tar snakes - no problem
wet roads - no problem
high speed - no problem
& the best part,, the rear brake is actually functional in an E-stop ( what a concept ) instead of just locking & sliding
#158
11-18-2010, 12:14 PM
#159
11-18-2010, 01:18 PM
Road Master
has nothing to do with " can't afford the proper tire " & has everything to do with all the tire co's out there raping my wallet every 5/7k for crap motorcycle tires, when the same tire co's manufacture auto tires that go 60/80k with no issues.
get a clue, or just stay in your box with all the other sheeple
get a clue, or just stay in your box with all the other sheeple
Last edited by NorCal Dog; 11-18-2010 at 01:21 PM.
#160
11-18-2010, 03:40 PM
Outstanding HDF Member