Found a couple of tires i'm interested in running on my F6. Curious about run flat vs. standard and does tread pattern make a difference?? Found this Bridgestone Potenza "run flat" (top pic) for a decent price. Also considering a Yokohama Envigor "run flat" (bottom pic)and of course the General G-max. Looking for suggestions.....
2019 Honda Goldwing Tour DCT / CSC trike
I have run Darkside on several other steel steeds through the years, but not yet on my F6B so I have asked the same ? and done a lot of reading and the one tire that keeps coming up over an over by a large majority by GL Darksiders is the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP. ZP is for zero pressure/run flat and is the one I will be using soon.Originally Posted by Wing'n it
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The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot -
the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!
http://theringfinders.com/blog/Larry.Royal/
Currently running the G-Max and will continue to do so until my supply of spares is exhausted. I'm on my second Max and have a few remaining. I have no doubt that I'll be giving the Alpine Run Flat a try. This tire seems to be the "new favorite" of the Wing and several F6B Riders. Getting approximately 30K miles of service from each Max, it may be some time before my switch occurs
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I have checked with several vendors in my area and that tire can't be bought. Tire Rack online does not even offer it, or at least when I search for available tires under 195-55-16 it don't come up in the list. I can find different sizes of it? There is not any even on ebay except larger sizes, is that tire possibly a discontinued tire making them hard to find? Anyway I went ahead and purchased the Bridgestone Potenza "run flat" at a decent price of 127.00 to my door. Bought another rear rim in black so it will be an easy swap.
2019 Honda Goldwing Tour DCT / CSC trike
What is the speed rating for these tires? I have no idea what the top speed of the F6B is but I'm sure it can top 85 mph. I would really hate to have a tire shred at high speed.
My favorite riding accessory is my LADY.
I do not care how nice the bike is, I enjoy it more when she is with me.
In regard to the General G-Max the 195/55-R16 87V is rated as such!
480 Thread Wear
A Traction
A Temp
87V gives a Load Rating of 1201 Lbs. and a Speed Rating of 149 MPH.
The F6B is computer limited to approximately 126 MPH
That's just the red ones Bob. The black ones have no limit and I've had mine to 173 in third gear. When I shifted to fourth it came down off the wheelie and I shut it down.
They basically only make them once a year. This is the time of year they are usually available. It is actually a winter tire.
Guys , I just got the word from my tire distributor. The Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP in 195/55-16 has been discontinued by Michelin. My distributor doesn't have any in the system left over. You might find a stray here or there.
I could be wrong about the Alpin but since everyone was having trouble finding them I checked my distributor. When he typed them in it came up discontinued. I bought one from him last year in October .
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