Darksiding the R3T?

you talking about my tire her3tic? I've heard that that's high for a car tire on a motorcycle, but it works fine for me... but I don't do twisties too often either, and when I do, I may be a little slower than others, but that would be the same no matter what tire I'm on.

HeR3tic said:

Would you look at that UTQG (Tread Wear Rating), 740

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my thoughts as well! way too high for the kind of stupid riding I'm known to do. as always, 'to each his own'....




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Tazshido said:

Thanks all for the information. Crazyman, did you have to make an adjustment to your speedo for the 205/60/16. I will have to try it out. I have my doubts though. I didn't even like it much when My Avon Storm ST started to get squared off. Of course that was on a sport bike that was being leaned over alot farther than a rocket can even go. Again, Thanks

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No adjustment on the speedo. In fact, it seemed slightly more accurate. I generally go by the gps speedo.

A little more research and info

After perusing the internet (WOW! do I love that tool) I found that those who have crossed over love to write about their experience. The guy who writes the "Life is a road" books has a site and he has written quite an article about his life as a darksider. He uses the Goodyear Assurance triple tread in 205/60/16 on a Valkyrie. I was able to find out that they are available in 195/60/16. I looked and I've found quite a few for sale. Tire rack has them.

He writes pretty well and there is a lot of good information on the site for anyone interested in the dark side.

http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/thedarkside.html

JDuke1980 said:

you talking about my tire her3tic?...

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I was speaking to the 740 value. I believe that is the same as what was once the Tread Wear Rating. That, 740, is like an 80k mileage rating. I wouldn't think it would warm up necessarily on wet winding roadways whether it was warm or cool. As long as you keep it as usual, and I know how you are You'll live a long time

Tazshido said:

...I was able to find out that they are available in 195/60/16...http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/thedarkside.html

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What is the minimum tread width for an 8" wide rim. I believe Id be happy with the 205.