Someone guide me

[Mo Lee]

I had pretty much decided to try darkside on one of my Valks however yesterday I punctured a rear tire and when i felt it I was riding two up passing a semi on the interstate at 85mph. once i realized it was not wind turbulance I started slowing down and barely made it into a station 1 mile away. Now I wonder what would have happened if this happened on a car tire. Also if I decide to go darkside which tire would give me close to the same radius and as round of face as possible. I trust this groups answers so guide me.

[R J]

I had pretty much decided to try darkside on one of my Valks however yesterday I punctured a rear tire and when i felt it I was riding two up passing a semi on the interstate at 85mph. once i realized it was not wind turbulence I started slowing down and barely made it into a station 1 mile away. Now I wonder what would have happened if this happened on a car tire. Also if I decide to go darkside which tire would give me close to the same radius and as round of face as possible. I trust this groups answers so guide me.

Kind Sir:    Do a search on Darkside and start reading.

Probably no one will tell you which tire to get.   I will say stay away from the Dunlop car tire.  They are stiffer than a board.   That is my only recommendation on a CT.

Presently I run a Goodyear Triple Tread.

In answer to your question, how would it ride out flat, I don't know and I don't think there is anyone on this site who has unless it would be Daniel Meyer...

I've had them go flat on me, but, I usually found it at the Motel the next morning, or at the restaurant after eating.   Hell for all I know, it might have been flat coming into either of those places.......

[Daniel Meyer]

MUCH better behaved with a flat on the Darkside than a MC tire...Controllable all the way to stop (still a "cheek" clinching event though). Generally they don't unseat, whereas the MC tires always did on me...

[Mo Lee]

MUCH better behaved with a flat on the Darkside than a MC tire...Controllable all the way to stop (still a "cheek" clinching event though). Generally they don't unseat, whereas the MC tires always did on me...

Thanks I was concerned they weren't as stiff as a bike tire without air.

[Ricky-D]

Here ya go! Everything you wanted to know!

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,12499.msg103561.html#msg103561

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[X Ring]

Here's a couple of DarkSide sites:  http://mcdarksiders.forumotion.com/ and http://forums.delphiforums.com/DarkSiding/?

Marty

[bogator]

  When you check for a CT, there are some that have a RUN FLAT feature,  the side walls are a little stiffer.     my yokahama CT was a good choice for me..........

[Jabba]

I have a General Altimax HP on my IS, and a Falken Ziex 329 on my standard.  I do not recommend the Falken, ONLY because it's not a directional tire.  It seems to ride fine... but I discovered AFTER I put it on, and decided not to throw it out.  It seems OK.

I am not LOVING the General Altimax either, although I am still convinced I'll keep riding darkside.  But I doubt I'll buy another of either of my current ones.  I am not a Dunlop fan.  I am not a Goodyear fan.  So... I have given a bunch of negative feedback.  My next one will probably be a directional Falken, or a Hankook.  Maybe a Cooper Zeon.

Jabba

[X Ring]

Jabba, take a look at Toyo Tires.  A lot of the guys that DarkSided VTX1800s love them.

Marty

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I have a General Altimax HP on my IS, and a Falken Ziex 329 on my standard.  I do not recommend the Falken, ONLY because it's not a directional tire.  It seems to ride fine... but I discovered AFTER I put it on, and decided not to throw it out.  It seems OK.

I am not LOVING the General Altimax either, although I am still convinced I'll keep riding darkside.  But I doubt I'll buy another of either of my current ones.  I am not a Dunlop fan.  I am not a Goodyear fan.  So... I have given a bunch of negative feedback.  My next one will probably be a directional Falken, or a Hankook.  Maybe a Cooper Zeon.

Jabba

I've run the Cooper Zeon 2XS for years...Last rear I bought I went with the Fuzion ZRi ...Both are directional and both stick great in the twisties...You WILL NOT get a million miles out of these like the tires made for Grand-ma's Buick.I get between 10,000 and 11,000 out of the Cooper not sure on the Fuzion yet as it was the last tire I bought....10,000 is twice what I got out of DunFlops and Avon M/C tires....10,000 miles thats cool with me its time to service the final drive and splines at that time anyway and thats about all I can get on a front Avon so I can go new meat all around.

[Sharkey]

Lee
Let me know if you want to ride mine. Give me a call and we can set it up. I do not regret going darkside at all.  The only problem I have had was getting the bead to seat after mounting. Lots of pressure, and lube.

[Mo Lee]

Lee
Let me know if you want to ride mine. Give me a call and we can set it up. I do not regret going darkside at all.  The only problem I have had was getting the bead to seat after mounting. Lots of pressure, and lube.

Thanks I went ahead and ordered the Goodyear TT. got a couple of other issues to fix before it goes together. Got to research nut cage and remove a broken shock bolt from the diff. We've been too quite lately we still need to get together for a ride. 

[valkmc]

I run the Goodyear TT 205/60, I have not done the nut cage mod. I ride two up lots, me 200lbs, lady 135. 25,000 miles no rubbing ever. This is my 1st darkside and will order another of the same when it wears out.

[fudgie]

My Metz 200 had a 3 1/2" contact patch and my current Hankook has 4 1/2" contact patch. Not a huge differance.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Wizard ran his CT flat for several miles and at a pretty good speed. Repaired the leak and ran it home. Post a post on the Texas board and he'll get back to you. He'll also be at Inzane soon.

[Mo Lee]

Thanks for all the replies I'm going to try it and see if it is for me. Just waiting on parts and time now.