tire brand for looks

[willtill]

From what I understand, Snow and Ice tires are made of a softer stickier rubber compound for greater traction on slippery surfaces. Hence why they only last 10-15 K miles on a car. If you read the reviews on the Michelin you will see that it gets a 8.5 out of 10 points in dry traction as well. Unlike a cage/box, the tire noise is not trapped or magnified on a bike. These tires tend to last 25,000+/- miles on a motorcycle for a fraction of the cost of a motorcycle tire that doesn't get as many miles.

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What's not to like about a car tire? They are the cats meow...

[2wheelsforme]

The snow tires do have better traction in cold temps and on snow and ice. A rubber compound that is less effected by really low temps is amazing. They are not as good as summer tires on warm asphalt or even wet pavement. Plenty good enough though. And Will I know you really wanted to say "best thing since sliced bread". LOL. I'm very happy with my change so far, will see how the mileage goes as my choice of tire is not known for long life.

[willtill]

The snow tires do have better traction in cold temps and on snow and ice. A rubber compound that is less effected by really low temps is amazing. They are not as good as summer tires on warm asphalt or even wet pavement. Plenty good enough though. And Will I know you really wanted to say "best thing since sliced bread". LOL. I'm very happy with my change so far, will see how the mileage goes as my choice of tire is not known for long life.

Just watch your tire pressure, especially when the ambient temperature fluctuates. Darkside is finicky. Today it was unexpectedly warm here, and my usual starting cold 28psi was at 30psi today; and I did some serious high speed driving. My rear tire pressure (I have Steelmate TPMS installed) registered 34psi on the rear, and coming home after a long run, I hit some nice curves and felt the rear slightly wash out a bit at the apex’s of them. Examined my Michellin afterwards and noticed that there was newer wear evidenced near the edges of the tread

So... in closing, the tire outer edge of the tread face must be able to maintain contact with the road surface during a turn/curve. It can only do this if the tire is pressured appropriately for the expected ambient temperatures, once you have determined the sweet spot for the cold pressure.

Too much pressure in a motorcycle mounted car tire =

Because of the stiffer sidewall... Run flat tire pressure can be anywhere fron 27-30psi cold, depending on your weight and cargo. I keep mine at 28psi... I may knock it down to 27psi and see how that works with riding like I experienced today.

[2wheelsforme]

I guess I will have to do some experimenting. I'm running 42 to start and very happy with the results, that is a huge diff from your 28. Mine is not a run flat so don't have the stiffer sidewalls that might really matter. One reason I choose this tire is the edges are a bit rounded, maybe that matters also.

[bob109]

I guess I will have to do some experimenting. I'm running 42 to start and very happy with the results, that is a huge diff from your 28. Mine is not a run flat so don't have the stiffer sidewalls that might really matter. One reason I choose this tire is the edges are a bit rounded, maybe that matters also.

I'm about to install my 3rd General G-Max! It isn't a run-flat! As such, I have my best handling with the tire set at 43psi. I do all "solo riding" and tip the scales at 255 lbs. The higher pressure eliminates/minimizes "squirm"!

Ride Safe

bob109