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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2017, 11:26:19 AM » |
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I would shy away from a tire with a 70,000 mile warranty, rubber compound is too hard. Nice rounded profile however.
I would look for a tire that has a "high performance" in its description, softer rubber compound and better grip.
Just my 2 cents, others will chime in.
Dave
Treadlife Warranty:
5 Years / 70,000 miles
UTQG: 500 A B
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« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2017, 11:57:58 AM » |
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I would shy away from a tire with a 70,000 mile warranty, rubber compound is too hard. Nice rounded profile however.
I would look for a tire that has a "high performance" in its description, softer rubber compound and better grip.
Just my 2 cents, others will chime in.
Dave
Treadlife Warranty:
5 Years / 70,000 miles
UTQG: 500 A B
Car tire opinions are pretty polarizing on here. But I’ve been running ones with a UTQC rating anywhere from 480 to 640. They have all gripped fine. I haven’t used that tire though. Bill, I’ve become partial to the 195/60 tires.  |
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2017, 12:59:59 PM » |
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My first CT was a Hankook in the 205 size and I didn't care for it. Thought CT riding was done after I yanked it off. BUT..... I tried the narrower Austone Taxi Tire and found a winner.
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« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2017, 01:51:49 PM » |
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Hey Bill, I ran that tire on my VTX. It was on it when I sold it.
It was ok, had 17k on it and don’t think it would hit 20k.
I think the Austone is way better, even though more money...
Craig
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« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2017, 01:54:54 PM » |
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It may not matter (at all), but that has an asymmetrical tread pattern.
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« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2017, 02:15:28 PM » |
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I would shy away from a tire with a 70,000 mile warranty, rubber compound is too hard. Nice rounded profile however.
I would look for a tire that has a "high performance" in its description, softer rubber compound and better grip.
Just my 2 cents, others will chime in.
Dave
Treadlife Warranty:
5 Years / 70,000 miles
UTQG: 500 A B
The rounded profile is what attracted me. Rubber compound is a consideration. See below. , I’ve become partial to the 195/60 tires. Smiley Rob, see below. My first CT was a Hankook in the 205 size and I didn't care for it. Thought CT riding was done after I yanked it off. BUT..... I tried the narrower Austone Taxi Tire and found a winner.
I have a ATT on a bike and it's a great tire, just looking for something different. Hey Bill, I ran that tire on my VTX. It was on it when I sold it.
It was ok, had 17k on it and don’t think it would hit 20k.
I think the Austone is way better, even though more money...
Craig
Hey Craig, They are getting proud of the ATT, it's getting almost as much as a M/T You know me, always messing around with stuff. It may not matter (at all), but that has an asymmetrical tread pattern.
Jess, I considered that, but figured it don't matter. Anyone know different? Found this. 195 and rated 60K. Nice rounded profile. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hankook-Optimo-H426-Tire-195-60R16SL-Tire/43077445#read-more |
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« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2017, 03:22:09 PM » |
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My first few car tires I made sure were symmetrical . It seemed important. Then I went to a Yokohama that wasn't. I couldn't notice any difference. I've run a few different ones now that weren't. They've all been fine.
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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2017, 03:32:53 PM » |
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Thinkin my A T T is my 4th or 5th-  -Darkside choice and it IS the first time I have ever considered replacing the current A T T-when needed-with Another A T T. Nudder words same make twice in a row!  I'm happy with my A T T.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2017, 04:00:07 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2017, 05:43:49 PM » |
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I would shy away from a tire with a 70,000 mile warranty, rubber compound is too hard. Nice rounded profile however. I would look for a tire that has a "high performance" in its description, softer rubber compound and better grip. Just my 2 cents, others will chime in. Dave I would tend to agree not going with a higher mileage say 70K mile tire as well going softer rubber for more grip since doubt much of anyone will get over 25-30K miles or so out of any car tire. Sure beats though ONLY 10K miles out of most rear cycle tires at double the cost.  Treadlife Warranty: 5 Years / 70,000 miles UTQG: 500 A B |
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« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2017, 06:08:16 PM » |
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I just put one of those on a bike this past fall, haven't gotten enough miles on it yet to form a solid opinion, but first glance, it's a good tire. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2017, 06:20:59 PM » |
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Running an ATT on Jade for 17k now. Gonna stick with it. Have tried 5 others IIRC. Satisfied I've found what I was looking for. Have 2 more on hand to replace Jade's another 5k I guess and also Deerslayer's Vredestein.
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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2017, 07:24:41 PM » |
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As I've mentioned many times on the forum
Champiro VP1
I've just put my second on.
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« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2017, 03:03:48 AM » |
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As I've mentioned many times on the forum
Champiro VP1
I've just put my second on.
Paul, what size you running? I'm thinking I want to go 195/60. |
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« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2017, 03:04:29 AM » |
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thanks , I'll check it out |
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« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2017, 03:42:46 AM » |
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I recently sold the bike but it left here with a Michelin Primacy. Much better than the one than I had on before. 205/60-16.
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« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2017, 05:01:39 AM » |
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As I've mentioned many times on the forum
Champiro VP1
I've just put my second on.
Paul, what size you running? I'm thinking I want to go 195/60. P205/60R-16 From peg scraping to a torrential downpour on the BRP it handles well. |
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