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    tire brand for looks

    I have an extra rim and been thinking about putting a CT on it just for kicks. I do have a CT on a VTX so not a new to the darkside, knowing some of the pluses and minuses. Mainly I do not like the looks of most car tire tread patterns and was luckly to find one I liked for the VTX years ago but it is not made any longer. For sure can't live with one of those a-symmetrical designs. Been looking and really wanted as tall a tire as possible as in a 60 rather than a 55 and the only really good looking tires in my opinion are in the 55 series. Tell me I will not lose lean angle with the 55. Anyway really like the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. Looks a lot like a motorcycle tire but is expensive and so soft it is rumored to not last long. Half as long as my other one would be fine cause I can't seem to wear that one out. Opinions about 60 vrs 55 welcome and tread patterns/looks but don't need to hear how CTs are the best thing since sliced bread.

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    "CT's are the best thing since sliced bread" !!!!!

    Just kidding. Just had to. I've never used one but I also bought a like new rear wheel and tire from a trike builder in Alabama a few months ago. Been thinking about which tire to put on it myself to give the Darkside a try. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Several users here and on YouBoob like the Michelin Primacy. Steve0080 told me he uses a SP Wintersport Dunlop Runonflat in 195-55-16 3D DSST.

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    195/55r16 Michelin primacy alpin pa3 zp run flat

    ..if you can find one:



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    Try this one at #32 ...


    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...955HR6WS3DDSST


    Dunlop Snow Tire!
    " Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com

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    Will's Primacy is the one I've seen on quite a few. Obvious to me to get the Runflat....what's not to like. Steve0080's mileage on the Dunlop seems to be stupid long in his last note to me. Damn decisions

    Here she is: http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Miche...PA3+-+Run+Flat

    From YourBoob..................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvACbZKcqM8

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve 0080 View Post
    Try this one at #32 ...


    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...955HR6WS3DDSST


    Dunlop Snow Tire!

    That link did not work for me. A SNOW TIRE IN FLORIDA??????????????????

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    Quote Originally Posted by Walcrow View Post
    Will's Primacy is the one I've seen on quite a few. Obvious to me to get the Runflat....what's not to like. Steve0080's mileage on the Dunlop seems to be stupid long in his last note to me. Damn decisions

    Here she is: http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Miche...PA3+-+Run+Flat

    From YourBoob..................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvACbZKcqM8

    The run flat sounds nice but I have had very few flats in my life so not a large concern. I also read where the run flats have stiffer sidewalls so negatively affects the ride a bit and makes them hard to mount (pity for my tire guy). Looks is paramount but I do worry about losing lean angle when going to a 55 series tire vrs a 60.

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    The stiffer side wall is the BENIFIT.!!!!! I thought they quit making the Alpine? I used the Dunlop as a replacement ????? I can't look this up at my current location....
    " Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com

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    I'll check Discount and Tire Rack later but the Primacy might not be available anymore. Several sites say "NO LONGER AVAILABLE". Steve's had great success with his Dunlop and quite a few YouBoob vids have guys using Kumho tires. Sounds fishy to me...........

    Steve.......you on the Space Station or something?

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    Did you look at the picture of a RE-71R? Look here: https://www.bridgestonetire.com/tire...2-16756ba37b15

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