Originally Posted by
Big Dawg
The major advantages with the Car Tire are mainly, more rubber on the road, even at full lean! In a panic stop, there is 4 to 5 times the contact patch since it is much wider. !0 times better grip in the rain, They last twice as long as a M/C tire, they have more side wall which allows a bit of side wall flex so it is a smoother ride especially for a passenger, The run flat will stand tall enough so that the bike won't fall over even it the tire is completely flat. Not to mention they are cheaper! I am a fan of the Michelin and I have riden from Savannah Ga to California and back on one.