Mounting an Exedra Max rear tire on the new 3R = Better Handling

[Frosty Rider]

There were a couple of things I was hoping to like about the Road 5, better handling and longevity. I like the handling response of the tire but disappointed in the longevity. I may try one more and document the mileage more accurately. I have been running 36-38 psi in it.

i thought the road 5's didn't come in a 240 size

 

[Dr.D]

i thought the road 5's didn't come in a 240 size

I have a smaller one mounted in reverse on the front . I don’t recall the size.

 

[1olbull]

There were a couple of things I was hoping to like about the Road 5, better handling and longevity. I like the handling response of the tire but disappointed in the longevity. I may try one more and document the mileage more accurately. I have been running 36-38 psi in it.

Ya can't have both, Amigo.
More traction = softer rubber = faster wear
High mileage tire = harder rubber = less traction.
Why do you care about high mileage anyway?

 

[1olbull]

i thought the road 5's didn't come in a 240 size

Frosty,
The Road 5 or 6 is an awesome 150/70R17 rear tire that is run backwards on the Rocket front wheel.

 

[1olbull]

Looking forward to seeing you out our way. We'll leave the light on for ya'

I'll be in touch when we hit Maggie Valley - likely June 19 or so . . .

 

[Dr.D]

Ya can't have both, Amigo.
More traction = softer rubber = faster wear
High mileage tire = harder rubber = less traction.
Why do you care about high mileage anyway?

Good point about the mileage and related costs. I just thought it might give me a bit more time hooning the curves.

 

[CvSisinthehouse]

I put the stock tires from my GT on Ebay, and in classifieds here. The rear has a plug, it turns out.

 

[EskimoPie]

Mounted an exedra max today. Very happy with the results soo far. Used black rubber washers to add angle to the mud guard. I didn't need to install a metal plate on the right side. I just clipped off the bottom of the mounting hole so I could slide the guard up and then retorque the bolt right at the bottom edge. Gave me the room I needed. I didn't install any washers at the forward hole.

I definitely can feel the quicker turn in. Haven't put many miles on it so far but I'm confident I'll really like it. I went with an Avon for the front tire.

 

[Bernard Vinet]

I'll be putting my stock Avons on Ebay in the next week or 2. I dont like that brand, had some issues in the past with them. They have 2,500 miles on them but they are Delaware miles.

And what is a Delaware mile??

 

[EskimoPie]

Hit my favorite twisties today. LOVED the tire! Impeccable handling, great grip, and quicker turn in. What's not to love?Probably won't switch back even when the Avons are available again.