taxi tire

[csj]

I'm gonna be lookin at that 195-70-16 taxi tire for my darkside.

Been listening to at least two, maybe three guys on this board
who have it mounted.

Could you please post your opinions of the tire, and maybe a pic,
if you can find the time.

My 205-60-16 Hercules is down to the wear bars, at 70000km,
or approx. 44000mi.

[alph]

A TAXI TIRE!!  ARE YOU NUTS!! you won't only crash and burn, you'll get a fare too!!   

[Grumpy]

I am running the Austone, but the size is 175R16C. Purchased it from Classic tire. Actually it is classified as a light truck/taxi tire, 6 ply rating steel belted radial. I only have a little over 500 miles on mine, but so far it is great, narrow tread, and slightly rounded profile. I think handling is about as close as you can get to a motorcycle time. Sorry no pic, will try to post one later.

[BonS]

Grumpy, does that tire have treadwear, temperature, and traction numbers on the sidewall? I sure can't find it on the web! Would you mind look'n?

[Hoser]

Previous thread on taxi tire.  Hoser
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,34502.msg319937.html#msg319937

[Duffy]

Here is a pic of the Taxi tire:

[BigAl]

OMG Dubbs likes the Taxi Tire.

Smokin Joe won't even do the Taxi Tire.

But I think it will work.

Kinda like a extended range MC Tire.

[Grumpy]

Grumpy, does that tire have treadwear, temperature, and traction numbers on the sidewall? I sure can't find it on the web! Would you mind look'n?

Cannot look until tomorrow, but this is the info on the tag.

Make    Austone
Model    CSR-81
Sidewall    blackwall
Load/Speed index    98/96 Q
Speed rating    99 mph
Load Capacity    1653lbs @ 55 psi
Construction    4 ply
Overall diamter    26.96"
section Width    7.28

[BonS]

Grumpy, I sure appreciate it. While you're at it can you also check out the stamped DOT code? Embedded in that is the date code and i'd love to know how fresh these tires are.

[Tundra]

Heres a Pic...

[Grumpy]

Grumpy, I sure appreciate it. While you're at it can you also check out the stamped DOT code? Embedded in that is the date code and i'd love to know how fresh these tires are.

Dot 4YKO AOO 1511            Also here is a better picture of it from the rear.

[BonS]

Thanks Grumpy, your Austone is sure fresher than the Fuzion ZRi that i just bought. Mine is almost three years old. Yours is only one. I think the Austone will be my next rear on my Interstate as I'd love to shed 300+ rpm at cruise. I'd love to know what your rpm's are at 70 mph.   

[Grumpy]

Thanks Grumpy, your Austone is sure fresher than the Fuzion ZRi that i just bought. Mine is almost three years old. Yours is only one. I think the Austone will be my next rear on my Interstate as I'd love to shed 300+ rpm at cruise. I'd love to know what your rpm's are at 70 mph.  

RPM just barely makes a little under 3000 at 70 mph, That is by the GPS, spedo reads about 3 mph slow. Will check the mileage next weekend, making the round trip to Daytona.

[csj]

Ok, that 99mph maximum is not too impressive. Has anyone gone
well over that, or is that the best that can be hoped for?

What happens if you do 110mph? Does it shake, or wobble?

I do 110 regularly.

[BamaDrifter64]

Has anyone tried locking it up when doing an emergency stop?  That's what I love about my triple tread, I can't lock it up, it just stops me immediately.  It looks like it might lock up more easily since it's skinnier....

Dave

[Thulsa Doom]

The Goldwing guy from the link said he 'only' got 20,000 miles out of it, which surprised him as he expected more.
What are the results here?

[BamaDrifter64]

Bump!