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Went to the Darkside(car tire)today

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Old 07-16-2011, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NorCal Dog
got over 20k on my Comtrac, damn thing still looks new & i run it pretty hard in the twisties
Dang dawg, seems like yesterday since you put that on! You passed me in mileage by a long shot. Later man, stay on top!
 
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Old 07-16-2011, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by spiker
Had a Dunlap SP5000 put on my 09 Road King,awesome!The indy mechanic,who built allot of custom bikes, that put it on took it for a ride said this would cut way down on his tire sales. He was really impressed how it rode and handled.Don't think I'll be going back to a MT,just wish I could find one to fit my 02.Thanks to TooEasy for all the info.
Maybe if enough have good luck w/ the car tires, I may want to try it..
 
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Old 07-16-2011, 09:44 AM
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I seen this tire on the back of an Ultra and had a chance to speak to the owner, he told me he gets 50,000 miles per tire and swears to the handling of the bike. Pays $68 for the tire and $35 for mount and balance. He has been running these tires for sometime now. This will be my next tire.
 
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Old 07-17-2011, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
Maybe if enough have good luck w/ the car tires, I may want to try it..
With 3 active Darkside forums, many DS threads, and the GWingers forums, thousands riding them, just how many do you want?

Please, don't cross over if you're allergic to reading - we don't want anyone getting messed up following the wrong instructions.
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 01:24 AM
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I have about 5000 miles on my ct and still looks like it did the day i put it on. I love the way it handles on the interstate and on the back roads. Have been leaning with more confidence and have no problems in traffic. I also get alot of second looks at every icehouse i stop at.
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 06:17 PM
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I road in the rain for the first time today since going over to the dark side and i have two words: Solid Ride!
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 06:36 PM
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Put a Bridgestone 195/60R16 car tire on my 2010 Harley Ultra Classic and love it. Still dragging floorboards without a worry in the world!
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 06:38 PM
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I've read a little, not a lot but some about this. I have only seen the later bikes with the wider tires doing this. What about the earlier bikes like my 06, I have not seen pics or read of anyone.
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dex0807
Motorcycle tires are made with a softer compound for better grip. If you lose traction with one tire in a car, no big deal. But on a scoot..... This is why car tires last longer because they are a harder compund designed for long life. But to each his own.
Your statement is dead wrong. The car tires have a softer compound and resist spinning more so then the harder compound MC tire. That is why they wear longer. The harder MC tire compound has more of a tendency to spin a little which equals more wear.
 
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Originally Posted by AbnMP13
Put a Bridgestone 195/60R16 car tire on my 2010 Harley Ultra Classic and love it. Still dragging floorboards without a worry in the world!
Which model of Bridgestone?

We are considering a sidecar for our 2011 EGC and this may be ticket!

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