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« on: January 07, 2020, 07:55:53 PM » |
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Hi, I’m planning to go to Alaska in June and would like to know if this tire will fit on my bike. It is a General Tire 205/60r16 92T ET RTX. This tire is from Canadian Tire. If not compatible could you suggest some other and size. Thank you. Jim
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2020, 10:55:23 PM » |
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It should fit.
How about an actual link to the tire?
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old2soon
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2020, 05:18:40 AM » |
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From FIRST hand Experience a 205-65-16 sized tire Will fit. I Will on the other hand leave brand choice in yer capable hands. There IS a wealth of information on D/S-dark side-tire choices within our very archives. It IS also a discussion that has as many twists and turns as an-oh kaka-oil thread.  There is-here at least and elsewhere-no one brand that Everyone recommends much less agrees upon. Git hold of Daniel Meyer. P M him as some including myself consider him the resident M/C guy on things M/C about Alaska. He may have a suggestion drawn from his experience on Which D/S tire might give the best service fer where yer headed. Good luck on yer quest and the ride. Thanks-You Sir have awakened yet another green eyed thingy in my very soul!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2020, 07:20:21 AM » |
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205/65-16 will lower your rpms by 200, good for a 2 mpg increase.
just get a brand which has a narrow tread width with rounded shoulders.
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2020, 11:52:47 AM » |
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I've used General Altimax tires on the rear for years. Very satisfied. I do use the 205/55/16 though.
As a side note, been to Alaska three times. If you would like any info, etc. contact me. Gary
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2020, 02:31:29 PM » |
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ciddriver
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2020, 03:40:35 PM » |
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Thanks, that’s what I was looking for.
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gordonv
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2020, 07:14:34 PM » |
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I was considering the Motomaster tire you usually see in their flyer. But I found an inexpensive (unused) ATT and mounted that, which is very nice.
Let us know how you make out, with your tire and the trip.
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2020, 07:50:54 PM » |
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So how many miles will you typically get on one of those Generals?
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« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2020, 08:36:49 AM » |
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So how many miles will you typically get on one of those Generals?
The one in the picture is a General Altimax HP (which I believe was discontinued). I changed it at 28,000 miles as it was down to the wear bars. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2020, 01:17:42 PM » |
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Many for years ran the taxi tire. But think it has been discontinued. I had Toyo and Hankook, but think those are not avail. now either in the size needed. Nexan on now.
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« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2020, 06:34:22 PM » |
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I am currently running a Hankook Optimo 195/60R16 on the rear of my 2000 Interstate and love it. Previous tire was a Kumho Ecsta PA31 of the same size. It was also a great riding tire.  |
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« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2020, 04:02:56 PM » |
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I went with the michelin crossclimate + in 205/60 r16 96v xl tire.
I LOVE IT!
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« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2020, 04:46:04 PM » |
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I went with the michelin crossclimate + in 205/60 r16 96v xl tire.
I LOVE IT!
Same here … at 32 psi |
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MAGA
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« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2020, 07:12:59 AM » |
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Did you all buy the Michelin tire (I saw them available at Walmart) and then take it to a local motorcycle shop to have it installed? Will they bo ok with installing a car tire on a motorcycle?
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« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2020, 08:46:09 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2020, 10:48:39 PM » |
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Ok, so I guess motorcycle shops don't mind installing a car tire on a motorcycle, so maybe a dumb question.
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« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2020, 05:31:45 AM » |
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Ok, so I guess motorcycle shops don't mind installing a car tire on a motorcycle, so maybe a dumb question.
most won’t. You will likely need to find someone willing, or do it yourself. |
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« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2020, 05:34:12 AM » |
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Ok, so I guess motorcycle shops don't mind installing a car tire on a motorcycle, so maybe a dumb question.
the vehicles with two wheels in front and one wheel in back are classified as motorcycles and they all use car tires on their rims. |
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« Reply #20 on: January 21, 2020, 05:36:29 AM » |
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"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
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« Reply #21 on: January 21, 2020, 06:28:56 PM » |
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If I were to mount my own, do you balance them with weights or use self balance beads?
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« Reply #22 on: January 21, 2020, 07:17:53 PM » |
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If I were to mount my own, do you balance them with weights or use self balance beads?
I use Quad Boss tire sealant. similar to ride-on. I tend to remember use 10% extra for balancing. |
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
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John Adams 10/11/1798
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #23 on: January 21, 2020, 07:21:58 PM » |
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Just so you know, both my Goodyear CTs balanced (on a dealer machine) with less weight than any bike tire had ever taken. (I've never used beads, and don't want them in my schrader valve stem.)
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« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2020, 07:33:30 PM » |
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If I were to mount my own, do you balance them with weights or use self balance beads?
Either. I started off with regular lead weights. But I didn't like the way they looked. I've been using beads for quite a few years now. |
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« Reply #25 on: January 22, 2020, 06:37:56 AM » |
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If I were to mount my own, do you balance them with weights or use self balance beads?
I bought the Harbor Freight tire changer a long time ago. I've changed over 25 tires on it, so it owes me nothing and it's very convenient. No going to the tire shop, no worrying when they'll get to it or if they'll do it. Not to mention no costs. I use Amoral as a lubricant and the tires just slide on the rims. I drilled 4 holes in my garage cement floor and installed lead anchors that I bolt the stand to when I want to use it. I do my own balancing, which is very easy using 2 jack stands and the OEM axle. I like the center clip on weights, but the only reasonably priced source is from Alibaba/China and I'd have to buy 20,000. If anyone knows of a good supplier, let me know. So I use the peel and stick little cubed ones and yeah, they look like crap, but my sight ain't what it used to be and I gotta get close to see them  I am currently running a Hankook Optimo 195/60R16 on the rear of my 2000 Interstate and love it. I run the same tire and size and also really like it. So much so I just added one to my 1-up Tourer. It feels more like a M/T than any C/T I've been on, including the ATT. |
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« Reply #26 on: January 22, 2020, 07:49:27 AM » |
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If I were to mount my own, do you balance them with weights or use self balance beads?
BB's. 2 ounces for the front 3 ounces for a car tire rear. |
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« Reply #27 on: January 22, 2020, 06:55:06 PM » |
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. . . . I do my own balancing, which is very easy using 2 jack stands and the OEM axle. . . . I use the peel and stick little cubed [wheel weights].
Same here. I have a Northern Tool tire changer for auto tires and homemade changer for motorcycle tires.  Tried to buy an old Coats manual tire changer at an auction a year or so ago, but quit at about $160. It was probably worth more than that, but I don't change as many car tires as I used to with the kids all married and gone. Could not justify the expense. |
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« Reply #28 on: January 23, 2020, 05:21:17 AM » |
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If I were to mount my own, do you balance them with weights or use self balance beads?
BB's. 2 ounces for the front 3 ounces for a car tire rear. Been using BBs myself fer a few years now. The new tires that went on my cage have BBs as the balance media. And NO/NONE/NADA dust from the BBs to jam the Schrader valve open. And yet another + the BBs are less coinage per ounce than ceramic beads. Nudder + kmart and wally wurld usually have BBs in stock. Have taken BBs out of an 11000 mile run tire and set BBs side by side with new BBs and you are hard pressed to tell which ones lived in the tire fer so long. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #29 on: October 21, 2021, 12:43:38 PM » |
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From FIRST hand Experience a 205-65-16 sized tire Will fit. I Will on the other hand leave brand choice in yer capable hands. There IS a wealth of information on D/S-dark side-tire choices within our very archives. It IS also a discussion that has as many twists and turns as an-oh kaka-oil thread. There is-here at least and elsewhere-no one brand that Everyone recommends much less agrees upon. Git hold of Daniel Meyer. P M him as some including myself consider him the resident M/C guy on things M/C about Alaska. He may have a suggestion drawn from his experience on Which D/S tire might give the best service fer where yer headed. Good luck on yer quest and the ride. Thanks-You Sir have awakened yet another green eyed thingy in my very soul! RIDE SAFE. ......will a 195/75/16 fit?....without rubbing the underside of the fender? |
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