Car Tires again!!!

[namsgt1946]

I am getting ready to do my first car tire and have two questions.  First Do you have to make any mod to wheel to run a car tire?  Second,  I see references to a Goodyear triple tread that a lot of you seem to like--Is that all the name I need to give the tire dealer?

[Gryphon Rider]

No mods to rim, but slight fender mods may be required.  You can find info about that if you look.  Goodyear Assurance TripleTred, plus the size you want.

[F6CTrider]

Don't mess with the wheel!  On mine, the fender nut cages have been removed and bolts were replaced by carriage bolts.  My tire has never rubbed anywhere.  There are some excellent "how to" info pages in the "shop talk / Carl Kulow maintenance pages" as well as other places.
Here is the tire with about 6000 miles.  Appologies for the dirt, pic taken after about 45 miles in rain and wet roads at the end of a long day riding the mountains.

Part of the trick is getting all the work done right.  You can't take it to a shop and get this all done for you.
I am not super mechanic but I did my own work on the bike in the garage.   
My local tire shop mounted the tire but could not balance it.
Local bike shop would not work with a CT but did balance it for me. 
Wanted $20, under the table.    (They are not on my X-mas list)
Maybe that was reasonable but I felt over-charged.

While I was in there I replaced all the seals, o-rings, etc.  Also replaced the header gaskets and a few of the header bolts and nuts that were stripped out by previous owners / shops.

IMHO this is mostly about saving money (miles per tire) and the looks of the tire.  I do like the ride with a CT and I too selected the GATT based on its popularity and the predictable good results based on the group's experience.  I do like the look of the GATT.  That being said, there are some other tires out there that look very cool.  I will look for "Max Gnarly" next time around. I suggest looking around a bit for the tread design that you like best. 
Also keep in mind the Height / Circumference of the tire and how it affects the engine rpm's. 
The 205/60 is the closest to the stock tire size and has little impact on the rpms at speed.

[Earl in Pensacola]

I haven't bought or mounted a CT yet, but in my case I figure that a 205/65R16 would be closest to the same height of the OEM or maybe a little taller.  In-as-much-as I have #416 air shocks, I'm pretty sure that it will not only not rub, but may in fact might very slightly lower my RPMs.  More MPG?   Wha' cha' think?

[F6CTrider]

There is a calculator program in Shop Talk.  The 65 will cut your rpms and others have had success with it fitting.  I may go that way too when the next opportunity presents itself.

My concern with the taller tire ties into the shocks and my NOT petite self (6'5"/275) on the bike.   
I am not sure what shocks I have now, they ride ok riding 1 up but sometimes it bottoms out when riding 2 up.  They have the old manual adjustment that is nearly impossible to move.  I have 1 stiffer setting available but I ride two up infrequently and honestly it is not enough of an issue to upgrade ($$$) the shocks at this time.  When $$ free up I would like to switch / upgrade the shocks.

[X Ring]

I was looking at Chet's FAQ page and saw where someone had run a 215/65R16.  Anyone still running that?  Are there any mods other than nut cage, washer and making sure the wire clips are pushed all the way to the fender?

[Scott from FL, now in Maine]

I am running a 205/65/16 and my RPM's are so close to the Avon tire I can't tell the difference. I love the tire!
  Forgot to mention it is a BF Goodrich TA

[Jess from VA]

Here is the tire and price you want.  It went up one dollar since I ordered.  It was at my front door in under 24 hours from order.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+TripleTred&partnum=06HR6ATT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

[Hog Killer DS0048]

I ran a 205/55/16 on my Valk. The look is cool. Rear end sits down a bit, but a little higher rpm. If I were do it again, it would be with a 205/60/16.

[Tundra]

Ditto Jess, When I ordered mine it was at 3:00pm on a Thursday. It was at my door at 1:00pm the next day!!! I did't think I would have it for the weekend. Great Company, Great service

[DFragn]

Yup, the GoodYear Assurance Triple Tread seems to be a very popular tire for CT riders.
Mine: 205/60-16 @ 34-36 psi.

Curious to know what this 80k mile tire will provide on the Valk. I've only got about 3k so far. I'm guessing I'll just do a five year change-out regardless. Hope the TT is still around by then!