I went with the Pirelli

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04-22-2018, 10:16 PM
nvmyf6

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I went with the Pirelli

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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04-23-2018, 02:21 AM
bob109

Good looking tire! What PSI are you running?

bob109
04-23-2018, 05:31 AM
willtill

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Originally Posted by 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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Nice mileage for a rear tire :icon_wink:
04-23-2018, 06:48 AM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by bob109

Good looking tire! What PSI are you running?

bob109

I run with 32 psi, as I will with the Pirelli.
04-23-2018, 06:54 AM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by willtill

Nice mileage for a rear tire :icon_wink:

Thanks. How is your Michelin holding up?
04-23-2018, 02:38 PM
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.
09-28-2018, 09:37 PM
Steve 0080

Tire pressue is a little to high. JMHO I run 32#
09-29-2018, 08:23 AM
olegoat345

I thought the CT's would get around 40K miles...…. no - yes??
10-01-2018, 10:17 PM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by olegoat345

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.
12-10-2018, 12:25 PM
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!!!
12-12-2018, 11:32 PM
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:
12-13-2018, 08:57 PM
f6bcarider

I have one question why the winter tire? I am ready to replace tires, I am still wondering darkside?
12-14-2018, 10:44 AM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by f6bcarider

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,
12-14-2018, 11:10 AM
nvmyf6

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Here I am enjoying the Tale of the Dragon.
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12-14-2018, 11:33 AM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by f6bcarider

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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12-14-2018, 01:43 PM
tenxxx

Can I add balancing beads and leave the wheel weights on?
12-14-2018, 02:29 PM
nvmyf6

If you were riding a Harley, I could see it. I think I read somewhere they vibrate pretty bad.
12-14-2018, 03:42 PM
RuneRider66

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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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12-14-2018, 03:44 PM
RuneRider66

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12-14-2018, 04:03 PM
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12-14-2018, 04:39 PM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by 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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You got me on that one.:8:
12-14-2018, 05:04 PM
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 :)
12-14-2018, 08:05 PM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by 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 :)

Merry Christmas :cool:
12-14-2018, 08:56 PM
f6bcarider

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvmyf6

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
12-14-2018, 10:18 PM
nvmyf6

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Originally Posted by f6bcarider

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

:cheers:
08-13-2023, 10:38 AM
willtill

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Originally Posted by nvmyf6

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.

https://i.postimg.cc/WpfZ2cym/Capture.jpg bbcode image

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?