After much research (reading) I have come to the conclusion that many fellow motorcycle enthusiasts have...

Ordered my Vredestein Comtrac 175/75-16 this morning, and will have Dyna Beads on hand when needed.
I'll try and update with pics and info as I continue down this 'dark' path.

 

Congrats and good luck! I'm still measuring, but will probably join very soon. Keep us updated.

 

You will be one happy man. Just wait until you ride two-up, what a difference! lol. Remember to change one thing at a time, as in rear tire only and test, then whatever else you are upgrading (front tire shocks, etc) If you change one thing at a time, it will make it much easier to isolate a problem, like a wobble or instability.


Regards,

 

Vredestein Comtrac 175/75-16 is due to arrive Friday, Nov 5.
In preparation for that, I removed the rear wheel.
Aft slip-on removal required for axle removal.

Took me about an hour to remove.

 

Fed-Ex guy delivered tire shortly after last post.
First try; new tube blew at 50 psi.
Second try; tube held and bead seated at 70psi.
Thanks to the guys and gal at Bikers Bay for mounting.
Due to work and previous commitments, tire won't be mounted 'til Saturday.
*EDIT*
Tire installed! I'll be riding to work tonight (30 mile round trip).
More pics and opinions to come.

 

A few more pics.
Installation;


On the bike;

 

Excuse my ignorance but that looks like a car tire! Is that safe for steep lean angles?

 

Yes it is a car tyre and there is a small group who like to try it. Weird but true!

 

Nice! I couldn't get one to fit on my Deuce so was forced to take another approach. If one car tire is that good, two must be really awesome:

 

so what is the point? what does it give you that the normal tires don't?