I went with the Pirelli

[nvmyf6]

I thought it was time to change out my tire. Since I couldn't get another Michelin, I went with the Pirelli.
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[bob109]

Good looking tire! What PSI are you running?

bob109

[willtill]

I thought it was time to change out my tire. Since I couldn't get another Michelin, I went with the Pirelli.
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Nice mileage for a rear tire :icon_wink:

[nvmyf6]

Good looking tire! What PSI are you running?

bob109

I run with 32 psi, as I will with the Pirelli.

[nvmyf6]

Nice mileage for a rear tire :icon_wink:

Thanks. How is your Michelin holding up?

[BuzzzPhotos]

I'm running 40psi in my Michelin CT but getting more center wear than I expected with 15,000. But, I think I'll get 30,000 out of the tire.

[Steve 0080]

Tire pressue is a little to high. JMHO I run 32#

[olegoat345]

I thought the CT's would get around 40K miles...…. no - yes??

[nvmyf6]

I thought the CT's would get around 40K miles...…. no - yes??

40K, probably not. Maybe could have gotten closer to 30K. I needed to change it out because I was going on another cross country trip to Virginia. Which this trip ended up being 6K miles, so I'm glad I changed it out.

[valkmc]

I have been away from the Darkside for about 1 1/2 years. Mounted a Pirelli Snow Control this weekend. Glad to be back!!!

[nvmyf6]

I'm pretty impressed by how well this Pirelli is holding up. I'm at 42,653 miles now from the 23,270 mile when I installed this one and sitting with 5/32 tread depth. I'm still running 32 psi.
Not to bad :thumb:

[f6bcarider]

I have one question why the winter tire? I am ready to replace tires, I am still wondering darkside?

[nvmyf6]

I have one question why the winter tire? I am ready to replace tires, I am still wondering darkside?

The winter tire rubber is a softer rubber, which provides me a more softer comfortable ride.

I made the switch to a car tire back in 2002 that I put on my, two tone blue and silver Valkyrie Interstate, which everyone knows is the fastest color. I had my Valkyrie for 14 years.

Anyways, knowing how well a car tire performs, when I got this F6B, I knew I was going to run a car tire again, so I did a lot of research, reading the message boards, the Goldwing Riders had very good information, also I watched YouTube video reviews from the many tire manufacturers.

With all this information, I decided I wanted to try a winter tire. And so I did, and I decided to go with a run flat.

I am very satisfied with my choice.

Hope this helps,

[nvmyf6]

Here I am enjoying the Tale of the Dragon.
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[nvmyf6]

I have one question why the winter tire? I am ready to replace tires, I am still wondering darkside?

Also, I highly recommend balancing beads. I used 2oz
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[tenxxx]

Can I add balancing beads and leave the wheel weights on?

[nvmyf6]

If you were riding a Harley, I could see it. I think I read somewhere they vibrate pretty bad.

[RuneRider66]

Hey nvmyf6,

I just viewed your "enjoying the tail of the dragon" picture posted above..... Well how do we know you were enjoying it? I cant see your smile or your frown? :)

This sir, is enjoying the dragon :)

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[RuneRider66]

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[RuneRider66]

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[nvmyf6]

Hey nvmyf6,

I just viewed your "enjoying the tail of the dragon" picture posted above..... Well how do we know you were enjoying it? I cant see your smile or your frown? :)

This sir, is enjoying the dragon :)

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You got me on that one.:8:

[RuneRider66]

Its all good. I would love to do some riding out in your neck of the woods. Not a darksider but to each his own. Merry Christmas :)

[nvmyf6]

Its all good. I would love to do some riding out in your neck of the woods. Not a darksider but to each his own. Merry Christmas :)

Merry Christmas :cool:

[f6bcarider]

The winter tire rubber is a softer rubber, which provides me a more softer comfortable ride.

I made the switch to a car tire back in 2002 that I put on my, two tone blue and silver Valkyrie Interstate, which everyone knows is the fastest color. I had my Valkyrie for 14 years.

Anyways, knowing how well a car tire performs, when I got this F6B, I knew I was going to run a car tire again, so I did a lot of research, reading the message boards, the Goldwing Riders had very good information, also I watched YouTube video reviews from the many tire manufacturers.

With all this information, I decided I wanted to try a winter tire. And so I did, and I decided to go with a run flat.

I am very satisfied with my choice.

Hope this helps,
Yes it does and I'll try the 32-34 psi in the tire. Thank you Ernie

[nvmyf6]

Yes it does and I'll try the 32-34 psi in the tire. Thank you Ernie

:cheers:

[willtill]

Thanks. How is your Michelin holding up?

Oh, I was reading past posts about the Darkside recently, and I came across your question. I didn't see it back then when you posted it.

I have about 20K I conservatively estimate on my Michelin Primacy Alpine 3. Last week I ordered a 195/55R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 Run Flat 210 from Tirerack.com for $162.00 shipped. Should be getting that tomorrow. I do have a spare wheel that I will have it mounted on.

I think I still have adequate tread depth left for the upcoming Franklin, NC trip. Here is a current pic of the Michelin that's on it.

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I played momentarily with the idea of getting another Bridgestone G704 radial but then came to my senses. Why pay almost twice as more for a M/C tire, when these car tires give you way, way better longevity, and the same (if not better) performance for cruisers as what we ride here?