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« on: March 12, 2021, 07:54:53 PM » |
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It looks like this may work for me, but are there concerns regarding the six ply rating, from what I read here, the sizing looks like it should work for my 99 standard at 195 x65x16. I would expect to need a few more rpm to hold the same speed. Is the fact that its six ply a problem? Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2021, 01:53:28 AM » |
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I think you may be swimming in uncharted waters zzed28. Every time someone tries a new CT they are the first to see how it acts. I have been through three and they have all been different. If you try it out, let us know what you think.
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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2021, 05:55:11 AM » |
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6 ply might be too much and provide a very stiff bumpy ride IMO
I should clarify since I'm use to my truck tires. A 6 ply sidewall would be a concern and very stiff.
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2021, 07:25:29 AM » |
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6 ply might be too much and provide a very stiff bumpy ride IMO
It also could indicate single ply sidewalls. Not in itself a bad thing, but I wanted more sidewall support for two-up and twisties. The Austone was a two ply sidewall tire (so four on both sides), as is the Zeetex -- which has another four ply in the tread for a total of eight. I think air pressures and shock settings play a bigger part on "cushiness" than ply ratings. |
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« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2021, 08:00:38 AM » |
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6 ply might be too much and provide a very stiff bumpy ride IMO
It also could indicate single ply sidewalls. Not in itself a bad thing, but I wanted more sidewall support for two-up and twisties. The Austone was a two ply sidewall tire (so four on both sides), as is the Zeetex -- which has another four ply in the tread for a total of eight. I think air pressures and shock settings play a bigger part on "cushiness" than ply ratings. all vehicle suspension performance parameters always include the tires which are part of the system. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2021, 09:49:23 AM » |
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It looks like this may work for me, but are there concerns regarding the six ply rating, from what I read here, the sizing looks like it should work for my 99 standard at 195 x65x16. I would expect to need a few more rpm to hold the same speed. Is the fact that its six ply a problem? Thanks in advance.
I wouldn’t worry about the ply rating. My current favorite tire is a 195/65 in Radar Argonite RV4. It also has the 6 ply rating. I tried researching the tire you are looking at. There seems to be 3 different Vredestein Comtrac models. Which one are you considering ? |
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2021, 12:09:45 PM » |
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Vredestein Comtrac 2 AS 6 ply is how its described. I know that vredestein has a great rep re racing bicycle tires, I didnt know they made car tires. It looks like this may work for me, but are there concerns regarding the six ply rating, from what I read here, the sizing looks like it should work for my 99 standard at 195 x65x16. I would expect to need a few more rpm to hold the same speed. Is the fact that its six ply a problem? Thanks in advance.
I wouldn’t worry about the ply rating. My current favorite tire is a 195/65 in Radar Argonite RV4. It also has the 6 ply rating. I tried researching the tire you are looking at. There seems to be 3 different Vredestein Comtrac models. Which one are you considering ? |
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« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2021, 10:43:05 AM » |
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Anyone else want to weigh in , please do. Thanks all of you for attending to my query. I dont have to get this done pronto but no doubt will keep paying attention here for more info. Will prolly need to do tires by mid summer.
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2023, 11:41:29 PM » |
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I have ran and still running Shinko 777, which have a 6 ply tread and 3 ply sidewalls. You can run them bald and still have a lot of tread left. I can not tell you that they have made my bikes run any stiffer then they were before. I have run the Shinko on oven cooking days and days with 4 inches of rain on the road and they have been great. Several friends will only run the Shinkos because they have been a great tire.
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2023, 05:26:59 AM » |
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Just winging it , a tire may state 6 ply rating , but may be a 2 or 4 ply tire. From the older ratings , a stronger cording is used to increase the rating. I do not have anything in front of me , just going by memory.
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