F6B Rear Tire Recommendations:

[3fan4life]

A buddy of mine needs a new rear tire on his F6B.

At the risk of starting a tire war, I thought that I'd ask those here that have F6B's:

1) What rear tire are you running?

2) Why did you pick it? 

[Jack B]

 I put Dunlops E4's on they could last 15,000 miles or more. I have about 10,000 miles on and they still look good. I would buy them again.

[Dennis from Blythe]

This is what I am currently running, at 32 psi
Yes, a winter run flat.


With 2 oz. of the good stuff 



Why did I choose the Pirelli, cuz the Michelin PA3 is discontinued 

[Reb]

I went through 3 General G-Max AS-03's (195/55/16) on the wing prior to it's demise. Usually ran 23K-26K miles on them before swapping. Extremely great traction and expelled water well on damp twisty roads.

Since purchasing the F6B, I haven't mounted it yet, but I went to an Achilles AT-R sport 195/55/16. General discontinued the Gmax AS-03. I'm super picky when it comes to CT's for my riding style, but we will see if this $60 bargain tire holds up like the General did.

I typically won't pick a tire with a UTQG rating greater then 500(that's just my personal preference). I did run a Bridgestone Potenza RE71R on the wing which had a rating of 200, it stuck like baby poop but only lasted about 9K miles.

A UTQG of 400 works great for me, mainly for convenience, I can usually go through two front tires for every 1 rear.  

General


Achilles

[The emperor has no clothes]

This is what I am currently running, at 32 psi
Yes, a winter run flat.


With 2 oz. of the good stuff 



Why did I choose the Pirelli, cuz the Michelin PA3 is discontinued 

Hey Dennis, I thought 2 oz. was for the front MC tire, and 3 oz. for a car tire ?

[Alberta Patriot]

This is what I am currently running, at 32 psi
Yes, a winter run flat.


With 2 oz. of the good stuff 



Why did I choose the Pirelli, cuz the Michelin PA3 is discontinued 

Hey Dennis, I thought 2 oz. was for the front MC tire, and 3 oz. for a car tire ?

I just replaced my tires about a week ago and used 2 0z. front, 3 Oz. back.
Not sure if more might be needed for a car tire...prolly not.

[Dennis from Blythe]

Hey Dennis, I thought 2 oz. was for the front MC tire, and 3 oz. for a car tire ?
[/quote]

You could be correct Rob, but I just used 2 oz.
Seems to be fine. Maybe cuz the Pirelli winter run flat is such an awesome an amazing tire. 

[Jess from VA]

Here's my experience with balancing car tires (all Goodyears).

All of them have balanced with less wheel weights than any rear bike tire ever did. (never used beads or goop inside).

I was told the (computer) quality control in car tire manufacture was better than on bike tire manufacture.  I dunno if it's true or not.

[sandy]

The F6B is the same suspension as a wing except for the rear preload adjust. I use Bridgestones on my '05 wing and they handle great and last very well.

[Reb]

Here's my experience with balancing car tires (all Goodyears).

All of them have balanced with less wheel weights than any rear bike tire ever did. (never used beads or goop inside).

I was told the (computer) quality control in car tire manufacture was better than on bike tire manufacture.  I dunno if it's true or not.

I would agree, I've taken CTs in to get balanced only to have them handed back to me with no weights needed. I usually go with Ride-on in the tire, if anything it helps with those nails, screws, or glass shards you rin into occasionally.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Hey Dennis, I thought 2 oz. was for the front MC tire, and 3 oz. for a car tire ?

You could be correct Rob, but I just used 2 oz.
Seems to be fine. Maybe cuz the Pirelli winter run flat is such an awesome an amazing tire. 
[/quote]Flaming death could come at any minute though.   I think I'll try 2 oz. next time, can always add more if needed.  

[F6Dave]

The OEM Bridgestones are good tires.  They handle and ride nicely.  They don't last as long as I'd like, as mine have worn out at about 9,500 miles.  They also squirm around more on tar strips than any MC tire I've used.  I have a set of Avon Cobras ready to be mounted as soon as my current set wears out.

[sandy]

The OEM Bridgestones are good tires.  They handle and ride nicely.  They don't last as long as I'd like, as mine have worn out at about 9,500 miles.  They also squirm around more on tar strips than any MC tire I've used.  I have a set of Avon Cobras ready to be mounted as soon as my current set wears out.

On my wing I get 14-16K on the rear and 21-22K on the front. I run 42F&R PSI.

[F6Dave]

The OEM Bridgestones are good tires.  They handle and ride nicely.  They don't last as long as I'd like, as mine have worn out at about 9,500 miles.  They also squirm around more on tar strips than any MC tire I've used.  I have a set of Avon Cobras ready to be mounted as soon as my current set wears out.

On my wing I get 14-16K on the rear and 21-22K on the front. I run 42F&R PSI.

I should mention that I get 9,500 miles from a rear tire.  I get 14K or more on the front.  I know some guys get a lot more but my mileage has been fairly consistent.  I always liked Avons on my Valks, which is why I'll be trying them on the F6B.