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Mallett
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« on: October 08, 2015, 09:01:24 AM »
I installed this tire on my Valk last week...I'm loving it...javascript:void(0);
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRtKuLGd3Q0
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2015, 10:33:26 AM »
 cooldude they are a good tire. I'm using an Avid Ascend 195/60 now and I like it even better.
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2015, 03:52:48 PM »
Quote from: meathead on October 08, 2015, 10:33:26 AM
cooldude they are a good tire. I'm using an Avid Ascend 195/60 now and I like it even better.

Why did you downsize to a 195, meathead?
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2015, 04:06:49 PM »
Quote from: Mallett on October 08, 2015, 03:52:48 PM
Quote from: meathead on October 08, 2015, 10:33:26 AM
cooldude they are a good tire. I'm using an Avid Ascend 195/60 now and I like it even better.

Why did you downsize to a 195, meathead?
Just trying different tires.  cooldude
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2015, 04:17:40 PM »
Narrower tire usually = less countersteer.
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2015, 04:29:33 PM »
Quote from: Mr Whiskey on October 08, 2015, 04:17:40 PM
Narrower tire usually = less countersteer.
cooldude not that the 205 was all that hard, but this one seems effortless.
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2015, 09:55:54 AM »
Quote from: Mallett on October 08, 2015, 09:01:24 AM
I installed this tire on my Valk last week...I'm loving it...javascript:void(0);
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRtKuLGd3Q0
You got "sparklers" on your control pegs! I want some but I'm afraid I'll set the mountain on fire.
Glad you're likin' the Yoko cooldude that or the Khumo is prob my next one after I burn up these last 2 Raptors.

Quote from: meathead on October 08, 2015, 04:29:33 PM
Quote from: Mr Whiskey on October 08, 2015, 04:17:40 PM
Narrower tire usually = less countersteer.
cooldude not that the 205 was all that hard, but this one seems effortless.
Yeah, I went the other way with the Wing jus' because everybody kept sayin' the 205 wouldn't fit (so I stuffed it in there anyway, haha).
I won't lie, it's a bear at slow speed, but it sure is hooked up in the twisties!

Ride safe fellas!
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Mallett
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« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2015, 10:20:09 AM »
Quote from: Mr Whiskey on October 10, 2015, 09:55:54 AM
Quote from: Mallett on October 08, 2015, 09:01:24 AM
I installed this tire on my Valk last week...I'm loving it...javascript:void(0);
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRtKuLGd3Q0
You got "sparklers" on your control pegs! I want some but I'm afraid I'll set the mountain on fire.
Glad you're likin' the Yoko cooldude that or the Khumo is prob my next one after I burn up these last 2 Raptors.

Mr. Whiskey, I burnt up 4 Raptor's before this Yoko...I loved them but think I like the Yoko better...none of the slow speed problems I had with the Raptor...
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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2015, 03:36:38 PM »
Yeah, I knew you got into the Raptors. Will be interested in further reports on the Yoko as it wears. Less slow speed issue sure is nice cooldude
Don't think I can stuff the 205/60 on the Wing though. I'm awful close at 205/55. I see TireRack's got it in 205/55 V rated for less that a yard dog. Good tread pattern too!
Glad you're diggin' it & thanks for the report, carve on!
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« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2015, 03:33:03 AM »
What pressure are you running?  I have 205 60 Mitchlin and I found 32-34 as a sweet spot.
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« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2015, 05:18:30 PM »
Quote from: MarcusS on October 11, 2015, 03:33:03 AM
What pressure are you running?  I have 205 60 Mitchlin and I found 32-34 as a sweet spot.

I ran 36-38 on the Yoke and that seemed to be about the sweet spot for a good range.
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