Retired and riding the Ozarks - Arkansas Ridgerunner
Red - 2014 Goldwing
Pirellie SnowControl Serie 3 Runflat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Pirelli Centurato P1 RunFlat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Full Traxxion
Darkside #623 - 221,000 Darkside Miles and Counting
IBA # 42128
Inside for the right handers and outside for the left handers !!!
You will not be able to tell anything!
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Wouldn't work for me but to each his own. 21 lbs.??
Retired and riding the Ozarks - Arkansas Ridgerunner
Red - 2014 Goldwing
Pirellie SnowControl Serie 3 Runflat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Pirelli Centurato P1 RunFlat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Full Traxxion
Darkside #623 - 221,000 Darkside Miles and Counting
IBA # 42128
Retired and riding the Ozarks - Arkansas Ridgerunner
Red - 2014 Goldwing
Pirellie SnowControl Serie 3 Runflat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Pirelli Centurato P1 RunFlat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Full Traxxion
Darkside #623 - 221,000 Darkside Miles and Counting
IBA # 42128
Notice that all posters with negative opinions have never run this kind of tire. I've been running the ZE912 Falken with great results which just shows what happens when you assume something. Here are the characteristics of that tire:
- Hybrid-Asymmetric Pattern Design – Optimized inside and outside tread patterns to ensure all-season grip on demand
- Infinite Sipe Sequence – Full-depth sipes throughout the entire tread platform creating biting edges that dramatically increase traction in all seasons
- Rotation Wear Indicators (RWI) – Falken engineered visual cues that help the driver maximize tire life and overall tire value, prompting regular tire maintenance
- Four High-Volume Circumferential Grooves – Designed to deliver increased hydroplane resistance and maximum stability in wet conditions
- High Angle Variable Cross Grooves – In inclement weather conditions, these grooves effectively evacuate water away from the contact patch
This tire has been phenomenal in wet or dry conditions. I would recommend it without reservation.
Ken (Hornblower)
Retired and riding the Ozarks - Arkansas Ridgerunner
Red - 2014 Goldwing
Pirellie SnowControl Serie 3 Runflat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Pirelli Centurato P1 RunFlat 195/55/16 40 PSI
Full Traxxion
Darkside #623 - 221,000 Darkside Miles and Counting
IBA # 42128
I can appreciate that. I've also used run flat tires before and it is nice not having to worry about small nails or screws ruining you trip. Now that I'm running a non-run flat, I do now carry a plug kit and compact air compressor, just in case. AFAIK, about the only drawback of the run flat is weight so if I find a really good one, I may go back to that in the future. Until then, I already have my next Falken mounted on a spare wheel and ready-to-go.
Ken (Hornblower)
With a conventional radial tire (non-run flat) and Ride-On Tire Balancer/Sealant there is no difference in thread/tread puncture protection IMHO. The ability to continue to use the tire after a puncture is the same The added benefit of a stiff sidewall and more MC Tire like ride achieved with lower air pressure (sweet spot) of course, is not the same as a softer 1 ply side-walled conventional tire. Therein lies the real difference.
I'm anxious to see this tire after 25/30K miles of wear and specifically what the tire edges look like! The wear characteristics should be interesting